Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Violation of Proposition 65
Ecological Alliance LLC v. Pure Fishing Inc.
Published: Sep. 18, 2020 | Result Date: Jul. 10, 2020 | Filing Date: Feb. 10, 2020 |Case number: 20STCV05470 Settlement – $26,000
Judge
Court
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Vineet Dubey
(Custodio & Dubey LLP)
Miguel A. Custodio
(Custodio & Dubey LLP)
Defendant
Megan P. Caldwell
(Husch Blackwell LLP)
Facts
Ecological Alliance, LLC filed a representative lawsuit against Pure Fishing, Inc. under proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant's fishing line leaders and pouches contained Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), without providing adequate warnings.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied the contentions.
Result
The case settled for $26,000 including $20,000 in attorney fees. Defendant also agreed to reformulate the products.
#135399
For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:
Email
jeremy@reprintpros.com
for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390