Proposition 65

January 7, 2015
On January 7, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., made against settling party C2F, INC. (“C2F”).  In this matter, Held alleged that C2F sold vinyl/PVC cutting mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
Art Supplies
DEHP
January 12, 2015
Our client Mark Moorberg has filed a complaint against ASUS Computer International alleging that the company violated Proposition 65 by selling headsets with vinyl/PVC components that contain 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 other reproductive harm, and...
December 12, 2014
The parties involved in the enforcement action Held v. Sam Ash Music Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on December 12, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that defendant Sam Ash Music Corporation (“Sam Ash”) sold benches with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in...
Miscellaneous Furniture
DEHP
December 18, 2014
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Achim Importing Company Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 18, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Achim Importing Company Inc. (“Achim”) sold vinyl/PVC floor tiles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Building Materials
DEHP
December 31, 2014
On December 31, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., made against settling party Stack-On Products Co. (“Stack-On”).  In this matter, Held alleged that Stack-On sold vinyl/PVC cables used to secure cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Security
DEHP
January 9, 2015
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has ruled to allow California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to designate Bisphenol A (BPA) as a chemical known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm under Proposition 65, Prop65 Clearinghouse reported.  The decision is likely to be appealed by the American Chemistry Council (ACC)....
December 10, 2014
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 10, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. (“EBRS”) sold pedometers with vinyl/PVC ID holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate “DEHP” in the...
DEHP
January 5, 2015
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Sabian Ltd., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on January 5, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Sabian Ltd. (“Sabian”) sold cymbal bags with vinyl/PVC shoulder straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
DEHP
January 5, 2015
Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D has filed a complaint against JS Products alleging that the company offered for sale in California tools with vinyl/PVC grips 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 reproductive harm, and companies offering products...
December 19, 2014
Dr. Anthony Held has negotiated a settlement with Red Steer Glove Company in connection to allegations that the company sold gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) without the requisite health hazard information.  DEHP is a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, and under Proposition...