Cliff Chanler

Judge Awards $215,000 to As You Sow, Denies Defense Bid for Fees

Submitted by T324Admin on February 11, 2013
October 25, 1995

A superior court judge has awarded As You Sow nearly $215,000 in attorney's fees and costs in a long-lasting fight with a paint manufacturer. Additionally, Judge Stuart Pollak rejected defendant Cotter & Co's request for reimbursement of their $53,000 in fees to "protect public interest" against the case. "This is an absolute endorsement of the critical role AYS has played in enforcing this toxics law against the chemical industry," said As You Sow attorney, Clifford Chanler. As You Sow has filed suit against several other paint manufacturers alleging failure to adequately warn California consumers that their products contain toluene, a chemical linked to birth defects.

Source: 
The Recorder
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A Danger at Your Fingertips?

Submitted by T324Admin on February 11, 2013
August 4, 1993

San Francisco's As You Sow sued over 40 nail polish manufacturers in April for failing to warn consumers of the hazardous side effects from the toxic chemical toluene. The defendants claim the substance is harmless in tiny amounts and does not warrant a warning label. Toluene was rated the 37th most toxic chemical by the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry in 1992. As You Sow strives to "encourage if not enforce reformulation of nail polishes that contain toluene," said Clifford Chanler, attorney.

Source: 
Los Angeles Times
Links: 
http://articles.latimes.com/1993-08-04/news/vw-20267_1_nail-polish-manufacturers
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