firm casework - enforcement

March 16, 2015
DEHP, TDCPP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman, et al. v. Tractor Supply Company, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on March 16, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcers Whitney R. Leeman, Paul Wozniak, and Laurence Vinocur (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) alleged that Tractor Supply Company, Larin Corp., Plasticolor Molded Products, Inc., and Taylor Brands, LLC (...
March 6, 2015
4,4'-MDA, DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Newell Rubbermaid Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 6, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Newell Rubbermaid Inc., Calphalon Corporation, Irwin Industrial Tool Company, and Sanford, L.P. (collectively, “Newell”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-...
March 2, 2015
TDCPP
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Abad Foam, Inc. (“Abad Foam”) were resolved on March 2, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Abad Foam sold foam containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) intended for use as...
March 2, 2015
DEHP, TDCPP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 2, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Laurence Vinocur made against settling party Legends Furniture, Inc. (“Legends Furniture”).  In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Legends Furniture sold chairs with upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
February 20, 2015
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Held v. Pacific Rim Ventures, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 20, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Pacific Rim Ventures, Inc. (“Pacific Rim”) sold trunk organizers with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
February 4, 2015
DEHP
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Gibson Guitar Corp., et al executed a Consent Judgment on February 4, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Gibson Guitar Corp. and Ace Product Management Group, Inc. (“Settling Defendants”) sold vinyl/PVC beverage mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
January 29, 2015
4,4'-MDA
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Tailor Made Products, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on January 29, 2015.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Tailor Made Products, Inc. (“Tailor Made”) sold nylon cooking utensils that contain 4,4’-Methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California...
January 21, 2015
DEHP, TDCPP
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Best Buy Stores, L.P. (“Best Buy”) were resolved on January 21, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment.  In this matter, Englander alleged that Best Buy sold upholstered furniture including ottomans with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-...