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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Violation of Proposition 65

Peter Englander v. Studio Ray LLC, and Does 1 to 150, inclusive

Published: Jul. 7, 2017 | Result Date: Mar. 16, 2017 |

Case number: RG17852006 Settlement –  $32,000

Court

Alameda Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Troy C. Bailey
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)

David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)


Defendant

Malcolm C. Weiss
(Hunton, Andrews & Kurth LLP)

Vidya Venugopal


Facts

Peter Englander sued defendant Studio Ray LLC and others under Proposition 65.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff argued that Studio Ray manufactured, imported, sold, offered for sale, and/or distributed for sale gloves containing DEHP, a chemical known to cause birth defects, without providing the required Prop. 65 warning on those products.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: The defense denied plaintiff's claims and contended that its products were in compliance with all laws.

Result

Studio Ray agreed to pay $4,500 in civil penalties, and to reformulate its products or, alternatively, to sell its products with the Prop. 65 warnings. Additionally, defendant will reimburse plaintiff $27,500 for his attorney fees and costs.


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