Facts

Towa (USA) Inc. imported, manufactured, distributed, and offered for sale or use to consumers its Tuff PVC gloves. Alicia Chin brought action against Towa alleging that the product exposed consumers to Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), a toxic chemical.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff also contended Towa violated Proposition 65 when it imported, manufactured, distributed, shipped, sold and offered for sale to consumers in California, a product containing DEHP. Plaintiff also contended that Towa failed to warn consumers that the product contained DEHP.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all of the contentions.

Result

The case settled for $16,500 and Towa agreed to only import, manufacture, distribute for sale, ship for sale, sell, and/or offer for sale in California reformulated products or products with a clear and reasonable warning.