Sherwin-Williams Co. Settles California Suits on Product Toxins

Sherwin-Williams Co. was fined $1 million in penalties as part of a settlement of lawsuits brought on by As You Sow, alleging violation of California's Prop 65. This particular settlement is part of a broad agreement resulting from multiple suits against Sherwin-Williams and thirty-seven other companies who produce and distribute spray paint and adhesive products. The $1 million fine is the largest penalty to date under Prop 65. Sherwin-Williams plans to explore options in toluene removal and substitution for their products, but for now has agreed to place warning labels on their products identifying the dangerous chemicals.