In the enforcement action Held v. Farouk Systems, Inc, et al., the parties executed an agreement on December 28, 2012, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations that the defendant Farouk Systems, Inc. (“Farouk”) sold clutches and toiletry bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
On October 20, 2010, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant H2O Plus, LLC ("H2O") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that H2O sold bags for toiletries containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On February 1, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Panasonic Corporation of North America, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Panasonic Corporation of North America ("Panasonic"), sold toiletry cases and bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Kennedy International, Inc. (“Kennedy”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on February 3, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Kennedy sold vinyl/PVC cosmetic/toiletry bags and ottomans with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro, Enco Manufacturing, Inc., and MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. entered into a Settlement Agreement on April 28, 2000. The settlement resolved DiPirro's allegations that Enco and MSC sold soldering irons, anti-spatter products, anti-seizing compounds, and other products with uses, or customary applications that can cause exposure to...
On April 15, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Rich Brands, LLC ("Rich Brands") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Rich Brands sold bags/cases for toiletries containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
On June 23, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Mario Badescu Skin Care, Inc. ("Badescu") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Badescu sold toiletry cases/bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
On August 23, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Auto X, Inc. ("Auto X") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Auto X sold toiletry cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
On October 21, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant L'Occitane, Inc. ("L'Occitane"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that L'Occitane sold toiletry cases and bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On October 21, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant CWC Inventories, Incorporated ("CWC"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that CWC sold toiletry cases/bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
