Laurence Vinocur v. The Scott Fetzer Company, Wayne/Scott Fetzer Company, and Does 1 to 150, inclusive
Published: Dec. 10, 2016 | Result Date: Nov. 2, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RG15776637 Settlement – $3,000
Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Laralei S. Paras
(Seven Hills LLP)
Defendant
Peter W. McGaw
(Buchalter)
Facts
Laurence Vinocur filed a complaint The Scott Fetzer C. and Wayne/Scott Fetzer Co. pursuant to Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly manufactured, sold, or otherwise made available in California vinyl/PVC tubing that contain DEHP, a chemical known in the state to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, without providing the requisite Prop. 65 exposure warning.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant maintained it was in compliance with all laws at all times.
Result
The parties entered into a consent agreement providing both injunctive and monetary relief. As part of the agreement, Wayne/Scott agreed to make available only reformulated products and provide the Prop. 65 warnings. In addition, Wayne/Scott also agreed to pay $3,000 in civil penalties.
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