firm casework - enforcement
January 11, 2010
Consent Judgment
On January 11, 2010, the Solano County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Shims Bargain, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcers Russell Brimer's and Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant, Shims Bargain, Inc. ("Shims"), sold children's soft vinyl balls, vinyl bags, and pillows with vinyl components containing...
August 3, 2009
Consent Judgment
On August 3, 2009, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. John Hinde Curteich, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant John Hinde Curteich, Inc. ("John Hinde") sold key rings, mugs, piggy banks, drink bottles, and door plaques containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
May 20, 2009
Out-of-Court Settlement
On May 20, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Idea Nuova, Inc. (“Idea Nuova”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Idea Nuova sold children’s vinyl backpacks and vinyl pillows containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
February 25, 2009
Out-of-Court Settlement
On February 25, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendants Cedar Fair, L.P., and Knott's Berry Farm (collectively "Knott's Berry") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Knott's Berry sold soft sports balls, vinyl bags and other children's items containing...
January 15, 2009
Out-of-Court Settlement
On January 15, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (“JAS”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that JAS sold children’s sporting toys and other items, including inflatable vinyl toys, water squirters, cosmetic bags, eyeglass cases, and vinyl...
December 22, 2008
Out-Of-Court Settlement
On December 22, 2008, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Jay Franco and Sons, Inc. ("Jay Franco") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Jay Franco sold children's vinyl bathroom toys and vinyl pillows containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
February 8, 2007
Consent Judgment
On February 8, 2007, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Inc. ("Fingerhut"), sold ceramicware and glass and metal products containing the heavy metal lead in the...
December 21, 2006
Consent Judgment
The Honorable Ronald E. Quidachay, on December 21, 2006, approved the parties' Consent Judgment in Brimer v. UncommonGoods, LLC, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant UncommonGoods, LLC, sold glassware, containers, and glass candle holders containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing...
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