$1 million toxic-paint settlement

The attorney general's office and As You Sow both prosecuted Sherwin-Williams, the largest producer of spray paint in California, as well as 38 other companies for violation of Prop 65 by failing to provide a clear warning label on the products that contain toluene, a chemical known to cause cancer. Sherwin-Williams has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty under Prop 65 as settlement. Other companies in violation include Ace Hardware, DAP Products, and ITW-Devcon.