Peter Englander v. General Foam Plastics Corp., et al.
Published: Oct. 1, 2016 | Result Date: Sep. 6, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CIV1602600 Settlement – $7,000
Court
Marin Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Warren M. Klein
(Chanler Group)
David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)
Defendant
Stephen T. Holzer
(Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan)
Facts
Peter Englander sued General Foam Plastics Corp. and Beckett Corp. under Prop. 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly manufactured, sold, or otherwise made available vinyl/PVC tubing containing DEHP, a chemical known in the state to cause birth defects and other reproductive without the requisite warnings under Prop. 65.
DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Defendants denied the allegations and maintained compliance with all laws.
Result
The parties reached a settlement providing both for monetary and injunctive relief. As part of the settlement, defendants agreed to only make available reformulated products and provide the requisite warnings. Defendants also agreed to pay $27,000 in civil penalties.
Other Information
FILING DATE: July 19, 2016.
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