Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. v. Adams Extract & Spice LLC, and Does 1 through 150, inclusive
Published: Mar. 15, 2014 | Result Date: Feb. 5, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC-13-529493 Settlement – $92,500
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Clifford A. Chanler
(The Chanler Group)
Defendant
Brian M. Ledger
(Gordon & Rees LLP)
Facts
Whitney Leeman filed suit against Adams Extract & Spice LLC for violations of Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Leeman asserted that Adams sold food extracts, flavors, and colorings that contained 4-methylimidazole, also known as 4-MEI, a substance listed in Proposition 65 as known to cause cancer. Pursuant to Proposition 65, Adams was required to include health hazard warnings on these products, but did not.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Adams denied Leeman's allegations and asserted that its products complied with California laws.
Result
The parties settled. Adams agreed to provide clear and reasonable warnings for its products, and to pay $20,000 in civil penalties. Adams also agreed to pay $72,500 to Leeman for his fees and costs.
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