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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Violation of Proposition 65

John Moore v. Anna Griffin Inc., et al.

Published: Jul. 2, 2016 | Result Date: Apr. 8, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 115CV284008 Settlement –  $12,000

Court

Santa Clara Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Christopher F. Tuttle
(The Chanler Group)

Clifford A. Chanler
(The Chanler Group)


Defendant

Barbara R. Adams
(Clark Hill LLP)


Facts

John Moore filed a complaint against Anna Griffin Inc. under Proposition 65.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly sold or otherwise made available in California vinyl/PVC luggage tags that contained DEHP a chemical known in 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, which provided both for injunctive and monetary relief. As part of the settlement, Anna Griffin agreed to make available only reformulated products. Anna Griffin also agreed to pay $12,000 in civil penalty.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Aug. 5, 2015.


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