Environmental Law
Strict Liability
Health and Safety Code Violations; Unfair Competition; False Advertising
People of the State of California ex rel South Coast Air Quality Management District, a public entity v. Home Depot USA Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive; People of the State of California v. Home Depot USA Inc.
Published: Apr. 20, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC462571; BC462693 Settlement – $8,000,000
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
William G. Fallon
(Office of the Orange County District Attorney)
Jessica B. Brown
(Office of the Los Angeles County City Attorney)
Defendant
Duane R. Lyons
(Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan LLP)
Facts
The South Coast Air Quality Management District and local prosecutors filed suit against Home Depot, alleging that the company violated regional air quality rules. South Coast argued that Southern California Home Depot stores sold thousands of gallons of paint, sealers, and other liquids that contained volatile organic compounds in violation of regional regulations.
Result
The parties settled for $8 million.
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