Citizen Enforcer
Synonyms
- citizen enforcers
May 14, 2014
The parties involved in the enforcement action Brimer v. Pro Performance Sports, LLC, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on May 14, 2014, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendants Pro Performance Sports, LLC (“Pro Performance”) and The Sports Authority, Inc. (“Sports Authority”) sold flag football sets...
Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Flag football sets, Lead, Pro Performance, LLC, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 Warning, Reformulation, Russell Brimer, The Sports Authority, Inc., vendor notification, Whistleblower
August 25, 2014
On August 25, 2014, the parties involved in the enforcement action Leeman v. Legrand Holdings, Inc., et al. executed an agreement. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that the defendants Legrand Holdings, Inc. and The Wiremold Company (collectively “Legrand”) sold vinyl/PVC cord protectors containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Cord Protectors, DEHP, Legrand Holdings, Inc., Proposition 65, Proposition 65 Warning, Reformulation, The Wiremold Company, Whistleblower, Whitney R. Leeman
August 22, 2014
On August 22, 2014, the parties involved in the enforcement action Moorberg v. Spectrum Diversified Designs, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that the defendant Spectrum Diversified Designs, Inc. (“Spectrum”) sold vinyl/PVC coasters containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Dining, Kitchen, Mark Moorberg, Proposition 65, Reformulation, Spectrum Diversified Designs, Inc., Vinyl/PVC Coasters, Whistleblower
August 14, 2014
The Hon. George C. Hernandez, Jr. of the Alameda County Superior Court approved and entered the judgment in Vinocur v. Kids II, Inc. on July 31 regarding the alleged presence of tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCPP) in nursing pillows and activity gyms manufactured, imported, sold, and/or distributed for sale in California by Kids II. TDCPP is a flame retardant...
Cancer, Children's Furniture, Citizen Enforcer, Flame retardants, Kids II, Inc., Laurence Vinocur, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 enforcement action, TCEP, TDCPP
August 7, 2014
Our client Dr. Anthony Held filed a complaint against L’Oreal USA, Inc. yesterday in Marin County Superior Court alleging that benzophenone is present in sunscreens manufactured, distributed, and offered for sale or use to consumers throughout the State of California, without the requisite health hazard warnings.
Benzophenone is a chemical known to the State of...
Anthony E. Held, Benzophenone, Cancer, Citizen Enforcer, Complaints, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 enforcement action, sunscreen
August 25, 2014
Our client Paul Wozniak filed a complaint last week against Toys “R” Us, Inc. alleging that the massive toy retailer offered for sale headphones containing di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) without the required health hazard warning. DEHP is a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm, and products sold in...
Birth Defects, Citizen Enforcer, DEHP, Other Reproductive Harm, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 enforcement action
August 19, 2014
On August 19, 2014, the parties involved in the matter between whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., and settling party Ettore Products Co. (“Ettore”) executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this case, Leeman alleged that Ettore sold vinyl/PVC long-handled tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Hand Tools, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 Warning, Reformulation, Vinyl/PVC long-handed tool grips, Whistleblower, Whitney R. Leeman
August 4, 2014
Whistleblower Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant G & T Industries Inc. (“G&T”) were resolved on August 4, 2014, when the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that G & T sold foam used as padding in upholstered chairs containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
chairs, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Flame Retardant, Foam, Furniture, G&T Industries Inc., Laurence Vinocur, Proposition 65, Reformulation, TDCPP, Whistleblower
August 4, 2014
The parties involved in the case Held v. Krueger International, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on August 4, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that Krueger International, Inc. (“Krueger”) sold folding chairs with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate and folding...
Anthony E. Held, Citizen Enforcer, DEHP, Flame Retardant, Folding Chairs, KI, Krueger Commercial, Inc., Krueger International, Inc., Proposition 65, Proposition 65 Warning, Reformulation, Residential Furniture, TDCPP, Whistleblower
August 22, 2014
Thanks to the tireless efforts of Dr. Whitney Leeman, frequent flyers and other travelers can rest assured that their luggage tags are virtually free of toxic chemicals as mandated under Proposition 65. Dr. Leeman and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. have entered into a binding agreement prohibiting the sales and distribution of any luggage tags in California unless the luggage tags...
Birth Defects, Citizen Enforcer, DEHP, Luggage Tags, Other Reproductive Harm, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 enforcement action
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