Proposition 65
June 27, 2016
Dr. Whitney R. Leeman has successfully negotiated a settlement with Horizon Global Corporation for alleged Proposition 65 violations. Leeman alleged that Horizon sold dust pans with vinyl/PVC grips that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm. Proposition 65 law requires...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, DEHP, Horizon Global Corporation, Phthalates, Proposition 65, settlements, Whitney R. Leeman
June 27, 2016
On June 27, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Horizon Global Corporation (“Horizon Global”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Horizon Global sold dust pans with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, dust pans with vinyl/PVC grips, Horizon Global Corporation, Out-of-Court Settlement, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, Warnings, Whistleblower, Whitney R. Leeman
June 24, 2016
On June 24, 2016, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Alpha Comm Enterprises, Inc. (“Alpha Comm”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Alpha Comm sold vinyl/PVC audio cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Alpha Comm Enterprises, Inc., Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Out-of-Court Settlement, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, Russell Brimer, Vinyl/PVC Audio Cables, Whistleblower
June 24, 2016
Dr. Anthony Held has reached a settlement with The Estée Lauder Companies in regards to alleged violations of Proposition 65. Held alleged that Estée Lauder sold products with a Sun Protector Factor (“SPF) that contained the chemical benzophenone, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, without the requisite health hazard warning.
In addition to...
Anthony E. Held, Benzophenone, Cancer, Proposition 65, settlements, sunscreen, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
May 31, 2016
On May 31, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party C & D Visionary, Inc. (“C & D”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that C & D sold vinyl/PVC identification holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, C & D Visionary, Inc., Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, DEHP, Out-of-Court Settlement, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, vinyl/PVC identification holders, Warnings, Whistleblower, Whitney R. Leeman
May 12, 2016
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. A.J. Wholesale Distributors, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that A.J. Wholesale Distributors, Inc. (“A.J. Wholesale”) sold ear muffs with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and...
A.J. Wholesale Distributors, Inc., Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Consent Judgment, DEHP, Ear Muffs with Vinyl/PVC Components, Lead, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, Russell Brimer, Whistleblower
June 22, 2016
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Global Concepts Limited Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 22, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Global Concepts Limited Inc. dba Global TV Concepts (“Global Concepts”) sold vinyl/PVC sound amplifier cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Consent Judgment, DEHP, Global Concepts Limited Inc., Mark Moorberg, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, Vinyl/PVC Sound Amplifier Cords, Warnings, Whistleblower
June 21, 2016
The parties involved in the case Held v. Beiersdorf, Inc.; et al. executed a Consent Judgment on June 21, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (“Estee Lauder”) sold SPF products (including sunscreen products, and products such as body lotions, lip balms, and other sun protection...
Anthony E. Held, Benzophenone, Cancer, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Consent Judgment, Proposition 65, Reformulation, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., vendor notification, Whistleblower
June 21, 2016
Mark Moorberg has negotiated a settlement with Cortland Line Manufacturing for alleged Proposition 65 violations. Moorberg alleged that Cortland sold vinyl/PVC nets and vinyl/PVC pouches 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...
Cortland Line Manufacturing LLC, DEHP, Mark Moorberg, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 enforcement action, settlements
June 5, 2016
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on June 5, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, LLC (“Chicago Pneumatic”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
Birth Defects and Other Reproductive Harm, Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, LLC, Citizen Enforcer, Civil penalties, Consent Judgment, DEHP, Gloves with Vinyl/PVC Components, John Moore, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Reformulation, Warnings, Whistleblower
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