Proposition 65

March 2, 2016
On March 2, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party Dreamgear, LLC (“Dreamgear”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Leeman had alleged that Dreamgear sold armbands with vinyl/PVC straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
DEHP
March 1, 2016
Laurence Vinocur has successfully negotiated a settlement with Poetry Corporation for alleged violations of Proposition 65.  Vinocur alleged that Poetry sold belts that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP without the requisite health hazard warning.  DEHP is a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm. As part...
February 25, 2016
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Poetry Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on February 25, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Poetry Corporation (“Poetry”) sold vinyl/PVC belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Bags & Accessories
DEHP
February 12, 2016
The parties involved in the case Held v. Bison Production Company executed a Consent Judgment on February 12, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P. E. alleged that Bison Production Company (“Bison”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
Medical Supplies
DINP
December 21, 2015
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Certified International Corp. executed a Consent Judgment on December 21, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Certified International Corp. (“Certified”) sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Kitchen & Dining, Tableware
Lead
December 14, 2015
On December 14, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Vic Firth Company (“Vic Firth”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Vic Firth sold headphones with vinyl/PVC ear cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Peripherals & Accessories
DEHP
January 4, 2016
The parties involved in the case Moore v. WBC Group, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 4, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that WBC Group, LLC (“WBC”) sold vinyl/PVC exercise balls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Exercise Equipment
DEHP
December 13, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. Custom LeatherCraft Mfg. Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 13, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P. E. alleged that Custom LeatherCraft Mfg. Co., Inc. (“CLC”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
Medical Supplies
DINP
February 23, 2016
Dr. Anthony E. Held has filed a complaint against ICON Health & Fitness, alleging violations of Proposition 65.  Dr. Held alleges that ICON sold exercise mats containing the phthalate chemical DEHP without the requisite health hazard warning.  DEHP is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. In addition to civil...
February 19, 2016
Dr. Whitney Leeman has filed a complaint against Home Essentials & Beyond, alleging that Home Essentials sold glass canisters, jars, and mugs with exterior designs that contained lead without a Proposition 65 warning to consumers.  Lead is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.  Home Essentials & Beyond...