Laurence Vinocur

March 18, 2017
On March 18, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Absolute USA, Inc. and its affiliate entities SOS & Associates, Electra Warehouse, Al & Ed’s, Cache, Cerwin Vega Mobile, Diamond Audio, American Terminal, and Mr. DJ (collectively, “Absolute”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Vinocur had alleged that...
Cables
DEHP
March 13, 2017
On March 13, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Zak Designs, Inc. (“Zak”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Vinocur had alleged that Zak sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part of the settlement, Zak...
Kitchen & Dining, Tableware
Lead
February 22, 2017
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on February 22, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC (“Russell Stover”) sold vinyl/PVC candy boxes containing the chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Grocery
DEHP
February 15, 2017
On February 15, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Inc. (“Motorsport Aftermarket”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Vinocur had alleged that Motorsport Aftermarket sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
DEHP
February 2, 2017
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. W.C. Redmon Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 2, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that W.C. Redmon Co., Inc. (“Redmon”) sold tent/shelter fabrics containing the flame retardant chemical tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the State of...
Sports & Fitness
TDCPP
January 13, 2017
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Houston’s, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on January 13, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Houston’s, Inc. (“Houston”) sold chairs with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and chairs with foam padding...
Other Furniture
DEHP, TDCPP
January 3, 2017
Laurence Vinocur has filed a complaint in Alameda County Superior Court against Honeywell International alleging that the company sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP without the requisite health hazard warning.  DEHP is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm, and Proposition 65...