John Moore v. Gibson Brands Inc., Gibson Guitar Corp., Stanton Group dba Stanton Magnetics Inc., and Does 1 through 150
Published: May 14, 2016 | Result Date: Dec. 16, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIV 1404142 Settlement – $6,000
Court
Marin Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Gregory M. Sheffer
(The Sheffer Law Firm)
Clifford A. Chanler
(The Chanler Group)
Defendant
David H. Bate
(Young Zinn & Bate LLP)
Facts
John Moore sued Gibson Brands Inc., Gibson Guitar Corp., and Stanton Group d/b/a Stanton Magnetics Inc., pursuant to Prop. 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendants allegedly sold, manufactured, or otherwise made available headphones with vinyl/PVC components, including Stanton DJ Pro 50 S headphones, that exposed consumers to 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
Gibson Brands, Gibson Pro Audio Inc. (together, Gibson) and Moore reached a consent judgment providing both monetary and injunctive relief. As part of the settlement, Gibson agreed to make available only reformulated products and provide the requisite warnings. Gibson also agreed to pay $6,000 in civil penalties.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Nov. 3, 2014.
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