Proposition 65

December 11, 2014
On December 11, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., made against settling party Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. (“Mayhew”).  In this matter, Leeman alleged that Mayhew sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di-n-butyl phthalate (...
Hand Tools
DBP
December 12, 2014
On December 12, 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 Red Steer Glove Company (“Red Steer”).  In this matter, Held alleged that Red Steer sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Apparel
DEHP
December 16, 2014
On December 16, 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 Dennis East International, LLC (“Dennis East”).  In this matter, Held alleged that Dennis East sold vinyl/PVC eyewear containers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
Bags & Accessories
DEHP
December 15, 2014
On December 15, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Paul Wozniak made against settling parties Homestead International Group LTD and GBG USA Inc. (formerly known as “LF USA Inc.”) (collectively here, “Homestead”).  In this matter, Wozniak alleged that Homestead sold...
Lead
December 9, 2014
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Custom Accessories, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 9, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D alleged that Custom Accessories, Inc. (“Custom Accessories”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips and tape measures with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Hand Tools
DEHP
December 16, 2014
Dr. Whitney Leeman has reached a settlement with Gekkeikan regarding the sale of sake glasses and glass decanters with exterior decorations that allegedly contained the heavy metal lead, without the requisite Proposition 65 warning.  Proposition 65 prohibits companies from offering products for sale that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer...
December 10, 2014
On December 10, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. made against settling party Gekkeikan Sake (U.S.A.), Inc. (“Gekkeikan”).  In this matter, Leeman alleged that Gekkeikan sold sake glasses and glass decanters with exterior designs containing the heavy metal...
Kitchen & Dining, Tableware
Lead
December 5, 2014
On December 5, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Mark Moorberg made against settling party Gator Cases Incorporated (“Gator”).  In this matter, Moorberg alleged that Gator sold keyboard benches with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
Other Furniture
DEHP
December 8, 2014
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Allure Eyewear, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on December 8, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Allure Eyewear, LLC (“Allure”) sold vinyl/PVC eyeglass cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
Bags & Accessories
DEHP
December 12, 2014
TCG client Paul Wozniak has filed a complaint against Dollar General Corporation to enforce the California public’s right to be informed of the health hazards caused by exposures to the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and the heavy metal lead in its products.  Wozniak alleges that Dollar General offered for sale vinyl/PVC storage baskets, vinyl/...