Facts

John Moore sued Gibson Guitar Corp. and Ace Product Management Group Inc.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that defendants manufactured and/or sold vinyl/PVC beverage mats that contained DEHP, a chemical known to the state to cause reproductive harm, without the requisite warnings as required under Proposition 65.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants maintained that they have complied with all laws at all times.

Result

Moore reached a settlement with Gibson and Ace (the settling parties) that provided both injunctive and monetary relief. As part of the settlement, the settling parties agreed to reformulate their product and provide the requisite warnings. They also agreed to pay $14,500 in civil penalties and pay $80,500 in total reimbursements for fees and costs.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Jan. 8, 2013.