Whitney R. Leeman v. Uniters North America LLC, et al.
Published: Jul. 2, 2016 | Result Date: Mar. 24, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIV1600639 Settlement – $16,500
Court
Marin Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Warren M. Klein
(Chanler Group)
David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)
Defendant
Barbara R. Adams
(Clark Hill LLP)
Facts
Whitney Leeman filed a complaint against Uniters North America LLC under Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly sold or otherwise made available in California vinyl/PVC bags that contained DEHP, a chemical known in the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, without providing the requisite Prop. 65 warnings.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied the allegations and 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, Uniters agreed to make available only reformulated products and provide the requisite warnings. Uniters also agreed to pay $16,500 in civil penalties.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Feb. 19, 2016.
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