Russell Brimer v. Surefire LLC, et al.
Published: Jun. 25, 2016 | Result Date: May 12, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 115CV281917 Settlement – $18,000
Court
Santa Clara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Brian C. Johnson
(Tyson & Mendes LLP)
Defendant
Kurt D. Summers
(Callari & Summers)
George P. Moschopoulos
(Law Office of George P. Moschopoulos)
Facts
Russell Brimer filed a complaint against Surefire LLC under Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly sold, manufactured, or otherwise made available in California ear plugs with vinyl/PVC cords that contained DEHP, a chemical known to the state to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, without providing the requisite Prop. 65 warnings.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant maintained it was in compliance with all laws at all times.
Result
The parties reached a settlement providing both injunctive and monetary relief. Surefire agreed to make available only reformulated products and provide the requisite warning. Surefire also agreed to pay $18,000 in civil penalties.
Other Information
FILING DATE: June 16, 2015.
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