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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Violation of Proposition 65

Anthony E. Held, et al. v. Columbia Sportswear Company, et al.

Published: Sep. 26, 2015 | Result Date: Jul. 23, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: RG15761080 Settlement –  $25,000

Court

Alameda Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Brian C. Johnson
(Tyson & Mendes LLP)

David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)


Defendant

Julie E. Schwartz
(Perkins Coie )


Facts

Anthony Held filed a complaint against Columbia Sportswear Co. under Proposition 65.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged defendant manufactured, distributed, or otherwise made available tent fabrics that contained TDCPP and TCEP, chemicals known to the state to cause cancer without the requisite Prop. 65 warnings.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied the allegations and maintained compliance with all laws at all times.

Result

The parties reached a consent judgment that provided both injunctive and monetary relief. Columbia agreed to make available only reformulated products and pay $25,000 in civil penalties.


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