Proposition 65
August 29, 2001
In the case DiPirro v. Rent X Equipment Rentals, the two parties executed a Consent Judgment on August 29, 2001, which resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Rent X Equipment Rentals ("Rent X") rented welding machines, power sources, and other welding equipment that produced fumes containing chemicals such as nickel, chromium,...
Carbon monoxide, Chromium, Michael DiPirro, Nickel, Proposition 65, Rent X Equipment Rentals, Solder, Welding & Brazing Products, Woodworking Power, Machine & Hand Tools
December 18, 2001
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and settling defendant RadioShack Corporation ("RadioShack") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 28, 2001, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that RadioShack sold brass hammers/screwdriver sets, brass hammers, and other brass products containing lead in the State of California without providing the...
Hand Tools, Lead, Michael DiPirro, Proposition 65, RadioShack Corporation, Woodworking Power, Machine & Hand Tools
May 27, 1999
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and settling party Qualitek International, Inc. ("Qualitek") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on May 27, 1999, resolving DiPirro's allegations that Qualitek sold soldering products whose customary use produces fumes that contain the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Lead, Michael DiPirro, Proposition 65, Qualitek International, Inc., Solder, Welding & Brazing Products
August 17, 2010
On August 17, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. ACCO Brands Corporation, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Prym Consumer USA Inc. ("Prym"), sold vinyl coated tape measures containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
December 19, 2001
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and settling defendant Professional Tool Manufacturing, LLC ("Professional Tool") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 19, 2001, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that Professional Tool sold power tools and diamond grinding wheels whose use and application is likely to produce fumes containing lead,...
Arsenic, Chromium, Hand Tools, Lead, Michael DiPirro, Nickel, Professional Tool Manufacturing, LLC, Proposition 65, Silica, Woodworking Power, Machine & Hand Tools
June 21, 2001
The Alameda County Superior Court entered judgment on June 21, 2001, according to the terms of the settlement reached between Proposition 65 private enforcer, Michael DiPirro, and tool manufacturer, Products Engineering Corporation. The June 18, 2001, settlement resolves pending litigation, and DiPirro's allegation that PEC violated Proposition 65 when it sold hammers...
Hand Tools, Hardware Products, Lead, Michael DiPirro, Plastic Process Equipment, Inc., Proposition 65
May 31, 2001
The Superior Court of Alameda entered a Consent Judgment in DiPirro v. Prime Equipment, Inc., et al. (No. H216084-9) on May 31, 2001, which resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegation that defendant Prime sold certain welding products whose customary use and application may produce fumes, gases or dust that contain crystalline silica, arsenic and/or chromium in...
Carbon monoxide, Chromium, Michael DiPirro, Nickel, Prime Equipment, Inc., Proposition 65, Solder, Welding & Brazing Products
October 13, 2000
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and PNS Stores, Inc. entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on October 13, 2000. This agreement was later brought before, and subsequently approved by, the Alameda County Superior Court on December 13, 2000. The Settlement Agreement resolved DiPirro's allegations that PNS's grinders, drills, and soldering products contained...
Arsenic, Chromium, Formaldehyde (gas), Lead, Michael DiPirro, PNS Stores, Inc., Proposition 65, Silica, Solder, Welding & Brazing Products, Woodworking Power, Machine & Hand Tools
April 11, 1999
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and settling party Plato Products, Inc. ("Plato") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on April 11, 1999, resolving DiPirro's allegations that Plato sold soldering pots and other soldering equipment whose customary use produces fumes that contain the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
January 9, 2001
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's suit against Plasplugs, Inc. concluded through a Consent Judgment that was executed in DiPirro v. Plasplugs, Inc., et al., on January 9, 2002. The settlement resolved Michael DiPirro's allegations that Plasplugs sold power tools whose customary use and application is likely to produce fumes, gases, or dust containing lead, crystalline...
Arsenic, Chromium, crystalline silica, Hand Tools, Hardware Products, Lead, Michael DiPirro, Plasplugs, Inc., Proposition 65
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