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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Violation of Proposition 65

Anthony E. Held v. Roe Corporation

Published: Dec. 25, 2015 | Result Date: Oct. 29, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: CIV1503523 Settlement –  $14,000

Court

Marin Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Troy C. Bailey
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)

David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)


Defendant

Gerard Olson

Malcolm C. Weiss
(Hunton, Andrews & Kurth LLP)


Facts

Anthony Held sued Roe Corporation, claiming it violated Proposition 65.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly manufactured, imported, sold, or otherwise distributed vinyl/PVC self stick sheets containing DEHP, a chemical known in the state to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, without the requisite Proposition 65 warnings.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied the allegations and maintained 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, Roe Corporation agreed to make available reformulated products or provide the requisite warnings. It also agreed to pay $14,000 in civil penalties.

Other Information

FILING DATE: Sept. 25, 2015.


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