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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Violation of Proposition 65

Anthony E. Held v. Stila Styles LLC, et al.

Published: Apr. 23, 2016 | Result Date: Jan. 19, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIV-1404364 Settlement –  $5,000

Court

Marin Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Troy C. Bailey
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)

David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)


Defendant

Albert T. Liou


Facts

Anthony Held brought an action against defendant Stila Styles LLC under Proposition 65, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Held contended that Stila sold in California certain color correcting sticks containing sunscreen, which contained benzophenone, a chemical known to cause cancer, yet failed to provide the requisite Proposition 65 warnings.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Stila denied Held's allegations and asserted that its products were in compliance with the law.

Result

The parties agreed to enter a consent judgment. Pursuant to the settlement, Stila agreed to make available only reformulated products and to pay $5,000 in civil penalties.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Nov. 18, 2014.


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