Whitney R. Leeman v. Beam Suntory Inc., et al.
Published: Dec. 10, 2016 | Result Date: Oct. 12, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC-16-550527 Settlement – $18,000
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Christopher Tuttle
(The Chanler Group)
Clifford A. Chanler
(The Chanler Group)
Defendant
Ann G. Grimaldi
(Grimaldi Law Offices)
Facts
Whitney Leeman sued Beam Suntory Inc. pursuant to Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly manufactured, sold, or otherwise made available in California drinking glasses that contain lead, 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 denied the allegations and maintained it was in compliance with all laws at all times.
Result
Leeman and Suntory entered into a consent agreement providing both injunctive and monetary relief. As part of the agreement, Suntory agreed to make available only reformulated products and pay $18,000 in civil penalties.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Feb. 22, 2016.
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