Proposition 65

January 8, 2016
On January 8, 2016, the parties involved in the case Moore v. School Specialty, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that School Specialty, Inc. (“School Specialty”) sold vinyl/PVC coated backpacks and headphones with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
DEHP
January 19, 2016
The parties involved in the case Held v. Stila Styles, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 19, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Stila Styles, LLC (“Stila”) sold color correcting sticks containing sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Cosmetics
Benzophenone
January 29, 2016
Our client Russell Brimer has issued 12 new 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 to companies offering products such as audio cables, exercise balls, and ceramic mugs in California that contain chemicals known to the State to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm without the requisite health hazard warning.  Brimer alleges that the companies’ products...
December 8, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. Sunbelt U.S.A., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 8, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Sunbelt U.S.A., Inc. (“Sunbelt”) sold vinyl/PVC eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Medical Supplies
DEHP
November 24, 2015
The parties involved in the case Held v. Rhode Island Novelty, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 23, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Rhode Island Novelty, Inc. (“Rhode Island Novelty”) sold vinyl/PVC game cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
Toys & Games
DEHP
December 17, 2015
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Lifetime Brands, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 17, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Lifetime Brands, Inc. (“Lifetime”) sold products with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Misc Household Items
DEHP
January 27, 2016
Dr. Whitney R. Leeman has filed a complaint in Santa Clara County Superior Court against Disston Company, alleging that Disston sold extension cords containing the phthalate chemical DEHP without a Proposition 65 warning. DEHP is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.  Under Proposition 65, companies offering products for sale...
Press Releases
January 25, 2016
Mark Moorberg has negotiated a settlement with ColArt Americas in regards to alleged violations of Proposition 65.  Moorberg had alleged that ColArt sold art cases containing 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, and...
January 4, 2016
On January 4, 2016, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Fox Run USA, LLC (“Fox Run”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Wozniak had alleged that Fox Run sold nylon cooking utensils containing 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) and glass dressing shaker bottles with exterior designs containing the heavy...
Kitchen & Dining
4, 4’-MDA, Lead
January 11, 2016
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Watts Regulator Co. executed a Consent Judgment on January 11, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Watts Regulator Co. (“Watts”) sold vinyl/PVC tubing products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
Medical Supplies
DEHP