John Moore v. Dezine News Inc., et al.
Published: Dec. 25, 2015 | Result Date: Sep. 25, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: RG15778467 Settlement – $76,900
Court
Alameda Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Christopher F. Tuttle
(The Chanler Group)
David J. Voorhees
(Voorhees & Bailey LLP)
Defendant
Ivan J. Tether
(Tether Law)
Facts
John Moore sued Dezine News Inc., for alleged violations of Proposition 65.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant allegedly manufactured, imported, sold, or otherwise distributed vinyl/PVC belts 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, Dezine agreed to make available only reformulated products and pay $33,200 in civil penalties. Dezine also agreed to pay $43,700 in attorney fees and costs.
Other Information
FILING DATE: July 20, 2015.
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