Whistleblower

Synonyms

  • . Whistleblower
  • Whisleblower
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 18, 2014
Edward O’Donnell, the former Countrywide Financial executive who blew the whistle on Bank of America, will receive over $57 million for helping the federal government collect a $16.65 billion penalty for false claims, the New York Times reported yesterday. O’Donnell filed a lawsuit under the whistleblower provision of the False Claims Act, which allows private...
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 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 10, 2014
Supreme Group has agreed to pay $101 million to settle allegations that the company and/or its subsidiaries knowingly submitted or caused the submission of false claims to the federal government for food and water supplied to the armed forces, the U.S. Department of Justice announced earlier this week. According to court documents, Supreme Foodservice AG, together with Supreme...
December 3, 2014
The parties involved in the case Held v. Alltrade Tools LLC executed a Consent Judgment on December 3, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., alleged that Alltrade Tools LLC (“Alltrade”) sold stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Other Furniture
DEHP