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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Violation of Proposition 65

Paul Wozniak v. Certified International Corp., et al.

Published: May 14, 2016 | Result Date: Dec. 21, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: RG15775498 Settlement –  $21,500

Court

Santa Clara Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Warren M. Klein
(Chanler Group)

Troy C. Bailey
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)

David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)


Defendant

Jeffrey B. Margulies
(Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP)


Facts

Paul Wozniak sued Certified International Corp. pursuant to Prop. 65.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly sold, manufactured, or otherwise made available mugs with interior designs containing lead without providing the requisite Prop. 65 warnings.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant 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, Certified International agreed to make available only reformulated products and provide the requisite warnings. Certified International also agreed to pay $21,500 in civil penalties.

Other Information

FILING DATE: June 25, 2015.


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