John Moore v. Metra Electronics Corporation, et al.
Published: Mar. 21, 2015 | Result Date: Jan. 26, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RG15754185 Settlement – $38,500
Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Brian C. Johnson
(Tyson & Mendes LLP)
David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)
Defendant
Michael D. Abraham
(Bartko LLP)
Facts
John Moore sued Metra Electronics Corporation, regarding requirements under Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff alleged that defendant manufactured and/or sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing DEHP, a chemical known to the state to cause cancer, without the requisite warnings as required under Proposition 65.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant maintained that it was in compliance with all laws at all times.
Result
The parties reached a settlement that provided both injunctive and monetary relief. As part of the settlement, Metra agreed to reformulate its product and provide the requisite warnings. It also agreed to pay $9,000 in civil penalties and $29,500 in reimbursements for fees and costs.
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