Anthony E. Held v. Battenfeld Technologies Inc., and Does 1 through 150, inclusive
Published: Dec. 20, 2014 | Result Date: Apr. 9, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC 13 535070 Settlement – $29,000
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Brian C. Johnson
(Tyson & Mendes LLP)
David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)
Defendant
Paul S. Rosenlund
(Duane Morris LLP)
Facts
Anthony Held sued Battenfeld Technologies Inc., for alleged violations of Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Held alleged that Battenfeld manufactured or otherwise distributed for sale in California bags with vinyl/PVC interiors that contain lead, a chemical known to cause defects or other reproductive harm, without providing the requisite warnings under Proposition 65.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Battenfeld maintained that it has complied with all laws.
Result
The parties agreed to enter into a consent judgment that provided for injunctive and monetary relief. Battenfeld agreed to provide the requisite warnings, and to pay $4,000 in civil penalties. Battenfeld was also ordered to pay Held $25,000 in costs.
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