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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Violation of Proposition 65

Anthony E. Held v. Flight 001 Inc., and Does 1 through 150, inclusive

Published: Sep. 26, 2015 | Result Date: Jul. 24, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 114CV272745 Settlement –  $13,000

Court

Santa Clara Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Christopher Tuttle
(The Chanler Group)

David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)


Defendant

Jay W. Connolly
(Seyfarth Shaw LLP)


Facts

Anthony Held filed a complaint against Flight 001 Inc. under Proposition 65.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged defendant manufactured, distributed, or otherwise made available vinyl/PVC luggage tags and other travel-related items that contained DEHP, a chemical known to the state to cause reproductive harm 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. Flight 001 agreed to make available only reformulated products and pay $13,000 in civil penalties.


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