Anthony E. Held v. Philips Holding USA Inc., Philips Electronics North America Corporation, et al.
Published: May 14, 2016 | Result Date: Dec. 11, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CV1503344 Settlement – $53,500
Court
Marin Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Kimberly A.G. Johnson
(Seven Hills LLP)
David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)
Defendant
Deanne L. Miller
(Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP)
Facts
Anthony Held sued Philips Holding USA Inc., and Philips Electronics North America Corp., pursuant to Prop. 65
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants allegedly sold, manufactured, or otherwise made available headphones with vinyl/PVC components containing DEHP, a known harmful chemical, without providing the requisite Prop. 65 warnings.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants contended it maintained compliance with all laws at all times.
Result
The parties reached a consent judgment providing both monetary and injunctive relief. As part of the settlement, Philips agreed to make available only reformulated products and provide the requisite warnings. Philips also agreed to pay $53,500 in civil penalties.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Sept. 10, 2015.
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