Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Violation of Proposition 65
Anthony E. Held v. CSS Inc., and Does 1 through 150, inclusive
Published: Jul. 12, 2014 | Result Date: Jun. 2, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RG13704897 Settlement – $80,000
Facts
Anthony Held filed suit against CSS Inc., claiming violation of Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Held alleged that CSS manufactured, imported, or distributed pliers with vinyl/PVC grips that contained DEHP. Proposition 65 has listed DEHP as a chemical known to cause reproductive harm, and requires warnings.
Result
The parties entered into a consent judgment. CSS agreed to new reformulation standards, where its products would contain less than 1,000 parts per million of DEHP. CSS also agreed to pay $40,000 in civil penalties, and $40,000 to Held for his fees and costs.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Nov. 27, 2013.
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