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Prop 65 2001 Enforcement Filings

This page updated through December 31, 2001*

[*note: filings from September through December 2001 may not be comprehensive]

Case Name 

Court 

No. 

Date Filed

Product/Exposure (where known)

Plaintiff's Counsel
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Applied Power Inc.; APW Tools & Supplies Inc.; Calterm Taiwan Inc.; DCW Holding Inc.; Del City Wire Inc.; Gardner Bender; Calterm SF 317841 1/3/01

Lead from PVC electrical tape

William Verick

Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Dart World Inc. SF 317842 1/3/01 Lead from brass game darts William Verick
As You Sow v. Tawa Supermarket Inc.; Welcome Market Inc. SF 317971 1/9/01 Herbal Remedy Products Andrew Packard
Consumer Cause Inc v. Ultimate Wireforms Inc LA BC243038 1/9/01 Nickel from orthodontic products Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause Inc v. Darby Dental Supply Co. LA BC243039 1/9/01 Nickel from orthodontic products Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause v. Ortho Organizers Inc LA BC243040 1/9/01 Nickel from orthodontic products Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause v. Acme-Monaco Corp LA BC243041 1/9/01 Nickel from orthodontic products Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause v. TP Orthodontics Inc LA BC243042 1/9/01 Nickel from orthodontic products Morse Mehrban
Steiner v. San Luis Golf & Country Club Inc San Luis Obispo n/a 1/10/01 Discharge of and exposure to various chemicals at golf course Alexander T. Henson
DiPirro v. Hospital Specialty Co.; CCP Industries, Inc; The Tranzonic Companies, Inc Alameda CH217708-9 1/11/01 Paradichlorobenzene from wall deodorizers Cliff Chanler, David Bush, Bush
DiPirro v. Food 4 Less; Ralphs Grocery Co.; The Kroger Co. Alameda CH217704-3 1/11/01 Lead from plant supports Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Kobert & Co. Inc. SF 318038 1/11/01 Lead from PVC electrical tape William Verick
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Manco SF 318039 1/11/01 Lead from PVC electrical tape William Verick
Consumer Cause Inc v. Dentsply International Inc LA BC243192 1/11/01 Nickel from dental products Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause Inc v. Zila Dental Supply LA BC243322 1/16/01 Nickel from dental products Morse Mehrban
DiPirro v. Amazon.Com, Inc Alameda CH217764-5 1/17/01 Crystalline silica, aresenic and chromium from sandblasters and power tools Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc. v. Villa Properties; Belle Haven Realty Co. dba Villa Hotel; Union Square Plaza Hotel; Glenwood Hotel; Pacific Motor Inn; Dakota Hotel; The Amsterdam Hotel; The Biltmore Hotel SF 318249 1/22/01 Tobacco smoke Kamran Ghalchi
California Community Health Advocates v. Jan-Al Innerprizes Inc. LA BC244313 2/1/01 n/a Michael Freund
California Community Health Advocates v. Arrowhead Brass Products LA BC244314 2/1/01 n/a Michael Freund
Environmentalism Through Inspiration and Nonviolent Action v. Southern California Gas Co., Sempra Energy, Playa Capital Co. LLC LA BC244706 2/7/01 n/a Ian Herzog
Center for Environmental Health v. American Fabrication, Inc. Orange 01cc01849 2/8/01 Environmental and occupational exposure to methylene chloride Michael Freund
Michael DiPirro v. Galway Irish Crystal Ltd Alameda CH218171 2/13/01 Lead crystal Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Horizon Hobby Distributors Inc. Alameda CH218172  2/13/01 fuel products containing nitromethane Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Alameda CH218173 2/13/01 Power tools expose users to lead Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Center for Environmental Health v. Sterling Westwood, Inc. LA BC245219 2/16/01 n/a Michael Freund
Michael DiPirro v. Napa Auto Parts Alameda CH 218283 2/21/01 Battery reconditioners expose users to toluene Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Blanch Cristal SA Alameda CH218285 2/21/01 Lead crystal Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. WW Grainger Alameda CH218284 2/21/01 Non-marring hammers expose users to lead Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Legonarat Alameda CH218286 2/21/01 Lead crystal Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Fein Power Tools Inc. Alameda CH218287 2/21/01 Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Paul A. Dowhal v. Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. SF 319069 2/21/01 Nicotine gum Eric Somers
Michael DiPirro v. SIG Manufacturing Co. Alameda CH218321-7 2/22/01 Contact cement/adhesives containing trichloroethlyene. Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Fusion Inc. Alameda CH218320-8 2/22/01 Solder paste products expose users to lead Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Rent X Equipment Rentals Alameda CH218319-2 2/22/01 Welding equipment exposes users to nickel, carbon monoxide or chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Towle Manufacturing Co. Alameda CH218318-3 2/22/01 Lead crystal Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Center for Environmental Health v. Pharmacia Corporation SF 319276 3/1/01 Anti-diarrhea products such as “Advanced Formula Kaopectate” and “Kaopectate Caplets” expose persons to lead and cadmium  Eric Somers
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Burns of Boston; Newell Rubbermaid Inc. SF 319344 3/2/01 Lead from stained glass picture frames Nora Chorover, Suzanne Bevash
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Fetco International SF 319338 3/2/01 Lead from stained glass picture frames Nora Chorover, Suzanne Bevash
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Kichler Lighting SF 319337 3/2/01 Lead from stained glass Tiffany lamps Nora Chorover, Suzanne Bevash
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Trend Lighting Corporation SF 319336 3/2/01 Lead from stained glass Tiffany lamps Nora Chorover, Suzanne Bevash
Ecological Rights Foundation v. George Kovacs Lighting Inc. SF 319335 3/2/01 Lead from stained glass Tiffany lamps Nora Chorover, Suzanne Bevash
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Meyda Stained Glass Studio & Lighting Corporation SF 319334 3/2/01 Lead from stained glass Tiffany lamps Nora Chorover, Suzanne Bevash
Consumer Cause, Inc. v Hollywood Park, Inc., Century Gaming Management, Inc. Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.  LA YC039854 3/2/01 Tobacco smoke Morse Mehrban
As You Sow v. Dixon Hard Chrome, Inc. LA BC245965 3/2/01  n/a Michael Freund
Michael DiPirro v. Malden International Designs, Inc. Alameda CH 218473-3 3/2/01 Lead from picture frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. United Rentals Inc Alameda CH 218474-2 3/2/01 Lead or lead compounds, nickel, carbon monoxide, crystalline silica, arsenic or chromium (hexavalent compounds) from welding products Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. American Science & Surplus Alameda CH 218475-1 3/2/01 Lead solder Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Mr. Heater Inc. Alameda CH 218476-0 3/2/01 Carbon monoxide from propane heaters Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Discovery Channel Stores Inc. Alameda CH 218477-9 3/2/01 Lead from picture frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
California Community Health Advocates v. Bryan's Cleaner & Laundry, Inc. LA BC246356 3/8/01 Perchloroethylene emissions Michael Freund
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Arkopharma Laboratories, Inc., Arkopharma, Inc., Oakmont Investment Company, Inc., Health from the Sun, Phyto Technologies, Inc., Doctor Phyto, Advanced Aromatherapy & Herbal Medicine Co., Nature's Way Products, Inc., Advanced Nutrition, Inc., Essential Organics, Nelson Bach USALtd., Nature's Herbs, Twin Laboratories, Inc., Twinlab Corporation, Twinlab, Inc., Twin Lab, Inc., Gaia Herbs, Inc., Flower Essence Services, Bioforce AG, Bio-Force, Inc., Bioforce of America, Ltd., Basic Organics, Herb Pharm, Zand Herbal Formulas, McZand Corporation, McZand Herbal, Inc., Botanical Laboratories, Inc., Wakunaga of America Co., Ltd., Nutraceutical International Corporation, New Chapter, Inc., Nature's Answer, Tree of Life, Inc., Gourmet Award Foods, Inc., Liberty Richter, Inc. LA BC247097 3/21/01 Ethyl alcohol in herbal, homeopathic  and supplement products Morse Mehrban
Michael DiPirro v. Home Shopping Network Inc. Alameda CH 218971-0  3/23/01 Lead Crystal Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Centuri Corp.  Alameda CH 218972 3/23/01 nitromethane from fuel and engine starting kits, contain toxic . Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Killarney Crystal Glass Co  Alameda CH 218973 3/23/01 Lead Crystal Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Bluefly Inc.  Alameda CH 218974 3/23/01 Lead Crystal Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Center for Environmental Health v. Harden Industries, Inc. LA BC248101 4/5/01  n/a Michael Freund
California Community Health Advocates v. Ace Clearwater Enterprises Inc. LA BC248103 4/5/01  n/a Michael Freund
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Stained Glass Overlay Corp. SF 320313 4/6/01 Stained glass overlay products Nora Chorover Suzanne Bevash
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc. v. 4DS, L.P., Alamo Motor Lodge, Hotel Carmel, Hilton Hotel, Galaxy Inn, The Hotel California LA BC248369 4/10/01 Tobacco smoke Reuben Yeroushalmi
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Dragon Claw U.S.A. Inc. dba DC America SF 320338 4/9/01 Brass irrigation products William Verick
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Melnor Inc. SF 320339 4/9/01 Brass irrigation products William Verick
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Fullerton Corp. dba Natick Fullerton Corp.; Home Base Inc.  SF 320340 4/9/01 Brass irrigation products William Verick
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc. v. Park Plaza Hotel; Shinsekai Corp.; Econolodge; Pacific Heights Inn; Hcerdal Inc.; Comfort Inn; VSJ Investments Inc.; Ram Hotel; Buena Vista Motor Inn SF 320569 4/17/01 Tobacco smoke Reuben Yeroushalmi
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc., v. Bancroft Hotel, Comfort Inn Hayward, Super 8 Hayward, Hilton Hotel Pleasanton Alameda C840277-0 4/18/01 Tobacco smoke Reuben Yeroushalmi
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc. v. Redcoach, Roadway Inn San Francisco; El Camino Inn; Mission Sierra Inc.; Guisto Enterprise Inc.; Ramada at San Bruno; Krishna Hotels LLC; Redwood Inn; Corning Investments Inc.; Quality Inn & Suites SF 320623 4/19/01 Tobacco smoke Reuben Yeroushalmi
Michael DiPirro v. David H Fell & Co., Inc.   Alameda CH 219580 4/20/01 Cadmium from plum solder Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Juliette Gibson et al. (long list of Plaintiffs) v. Julie Coffin, First City Properties Inc., Western Capital Development, Alpert Development, fka KSF Holdings, Circulating Air Inc., GES Roofing, Inc., Haven Mechanical, Inc., Deco Construction Company, Inc., Rolleze, Inc., Suprastone Inc., Kemp Plastering, J.A. Horn Construction, Liquid Boot, Inc., Perma floors, Inc., L.A. Insulation Services aka L.A. Raingutter, Inc., Pritchett Electric Co., Inc., Ramrod Drywall Inc., United Spectrum, Inc. dba Spectrum Abatement, Applied Inc., Fields & Silverman, HR Enterprises Kendura Products, Con-Am Management Corp., Creative Management Services, LLC, Creative Management Services LLC LA BC249580 5/1/01 n/a Bruce Brusavich
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc. v. Francisco Bay Inn; economy Inn; Ramada Ltd.; El Camio Lodging LLC Asstik Corp.; Comfort Inn Millbrae; Ramkabir LLC; Travelodge in San Francisco; Bloom LP; Super 8 in San Francisco; The Patel Family Trust; Patel Trust; Marina Inn LLC; Days Inn; Econolodge SF 320960 05/02/01 Tobacco smoke Reuben Yeroushalmi
Michael DiPirro v. Payless Cashways Inc., Lumberjack  Alameda CH 219688 5/4/01 Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Petsmart Inc. Alameda CH 219689 5/4/01 Tick collar such as Tick Arrest Tick Collars, contain toxic amitraz Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Virbac Corp.  Alameda CH 219690 5/4/01 Tick collars contain toxic amitraz. Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Gifts.Com, Inc., Good Catalog Co Alameda CH 219691 5/4/01 Lead crystal Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Bengal Recycling, Inc., 99 Cents Only Stores, Ralphs Grocery Company   LA BC249928 5/4/01 Fire logs  Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Forest Technology Corporation, The Clorox Company, Clorox Products Manufacturing Co., The Clorox Sales Co. LA BC249929 5/4/01 Fire logs Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Diamond Brands Inc., Vons Companies, Inc., Pavilions Stores, SBC Firemaster, Ltd., Conros Corp. LA BC249931 5/4/01 Fire logs Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. 7-Eleven, Inc. LA BC249932 5/4/01 Fire logs Morse Mehrban
Consumer Defense Group v. Forest City Enterprises, Inc. ; William Lyon Property Management Co. ; Aimco ; Arnel Management Co. ; Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc. ; R.C. Hotels, Inc.  Orange 01cc05814 5/7/01 Tobacco smoke Anthony Graham
Consumer Cause Inc. v. Rite Aid Corporation LA BC250124 5/9/01 n/a Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause v. Products of Nature Inc., Aim International Inc., The Aim Companies, Aim USA, Angel Care USA, Angel Care Research, Arbonne International Inc., Arbonne USA Inc., Arbonne Manufacturing Bezwecken Transdermals, Bio-Nutritional Formulas, E'OLA International, Health & Science Research Institute Inc., Life Plus, Life Plus Nutritional Products, Life Plus Canada Inc., Multiway Life Plus, Mw laboratories Inc., New Ways International, New Ways Inc., Phillips Nutritionals, Young Living Essentials Oils LA BC250318 5/11/01 Progesterone creams Morse Mehrban
Center for Envirinmental Health v. Hixson Metal Finishing, Inc.  Orange 01cc06249 5/15/01 Perchloroethylene from metal parts cleaning.  Michael Freund 
Center for Environmental Health v. Plasma Technology, Inc. LA BC250850  5/22/01 Perchloroethylene from metal parts cleaning.  Michael Freund
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. GE Wiring Devices and Specialty Products, Inc; New England Pottery Co.; GKI Division of New England Pottery CO; McCrory Corporation; Inliten-Noma Christmas; Sears, Roebuck and Co; and Target Corporation SF 321544 5/22/01 Christmas and decorative lights William Verick
Michael DiPirro v. Cost Plus Inc.  Alameda CH 220076-3 5/29/01 Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Elsa L Inc. Alameda CH 220077-2 5/29/01 Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Aaron Brothers Inc. Alameda CH 220078-1 5/29/01 Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Papyrus Franchise Corp., Schurman Fine Papers Inc. Alameda CH 220079  5/29/01 Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Consumer Advocacy Group Inc. on behalf of the general public v. Nahop Partners LP, Golden Bear Inn, Roshan Investment Co., Inc. Alameda C841715-4 5/31/01  n/a Ruben Yeroushalmi, Kamran Ghalchi
Michael DiPirro v. Target Corp., Coleman Co. Alameda CH 220120-7 5/31/01 adhesives and adhesives repair products such as Coleman's Seam Seal contain toxic toluene Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Target Corp. Alameda CH 220121-6 5/31/01 Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Panasonic Co.  Alameda CH 220122 5/31/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Robinson-May Dept. Store, The May Dept. Stores Co.  Alameda CH 220123 5/31/01  Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Chadwick's of Boston Ltd  Alameda CH 220124 5/31/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Consumer Cause Inc. v. Whole Foods Market California Inc. LA BC251579 6/1/01 n/a Morse Mehrban
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. CAP Barbell, Inc. SF 321827 6/1/01 Exercise weights coated with lead-containing polyvinyl chloride or "neoprene." William Verick
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Keys Fitness Products, LP SF 321828 6/1/01 Exercise weights coated with lead-containing polyvinyl chloride or "neoprene." William Verick
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Target Corporation SF 321829  6/1/01 Exercise weights coated with lead-containing polyvinyl chloride or "neoprene." William Verick
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. York Barbell Company, Inc. SF 321830 6/1/01 Exercise weights coated with lead-containing polyvinyl chloride or "neoprene." William Verick
Michael DiPirro v. Alltrade Inc. Alameda CH 220166 6/1/01 Power tools such as Impact Wrenches, Sanders, Air Hammer, Die Grinders and drills contain toxic contain toxic lead, crystalline silica, arsenic or chromium (hexavalent compounds). Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Grizzly Industrial Inc.  Alameda CH 220167 6/01/01  Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Bombay Co., Inc.  Alameda CH 220168-7 6/01/01 Petite Victorian Terrarium contains toxic lead. Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Ingersoll-Rand Co. Alameda CH 220169 6/01/01  Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Jet Equipment & Tools Inc. Alameda CH 220170-2 6/1/01 Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. PNS Stores Inc. Alameda CH 220479-2  6/4/01 Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium  Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. PNS Stores Inc., dba Mac Frugal's Alameda CH 220479-2 6/4/01  Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Lowe's HIW, Inc. Alameda CH 220181-8  6/4/01 Jomaps' M-1 Remover contains toxic methylene chloride. Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Snap-On Inc.  Alameda CH 220180-9 6/4/01 Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Micro-Mark  Alameda CH 220179-3 6/4/01 Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. KBC Tools & Machinery Alameda CH 220178-4 6/4/01 Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Hilti Inc. Alameda CH 220483-5 6/5/01 Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Nordstrom Inc. Alameda CH 220484-4 6/5/01 Lead in candle holders Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Tri Star International Inc.  Alameda CH 220485-3 6/5/01 Power tools expose users to lead, crystalline, silica, arsenic, chromium Cliff Chanler, David Bush
People of the State of Calif. v. M P Steel, Inc. dba West Coast Coatings ; Peterson Enterprises  Orange 01cc07032 6/5/01 Hexavalent chrome emissions Carol Engelhardt 
Anita Tibau, Cindy Blake v. American Dental Association, California Dental Association LA BC252124 6/12/01 mercury in dental amalgam filling Shawn Khorrami
Kids Against Pollution, Dental Amalgam Mercury Syndrome Inc., American Academy of Biological Dentistry v. American Dental Association, California Dental Association LA BC252125 6/12/01 mercury in dental amalgam filling Shawn Khorrami
Calif. Community Health Advocates v. Weber Aircraft, Inc. Orange 01cc07569 6/13/01 perchloroethylene emissions  Michael Freund
Consumer Cause Inc. v. Akorn Inc.  LA BC252471 6/15/01 n/a Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause Inc. v. Metro Racks Inc. dba Ashten Racks LA BC252472  6/15/01 n/a Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause v. Herbalife International Distribution, Inc., Herbalife International of America, Inc. LA BC252895 6/22/01 Bread mix Morse Mehrban
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. v. Renoir Hotel, Garden Court Hotel, The Gotham, New Central Hotel, K&M Group, Inc., Spaulding Hotel Corp., Cable Car Hotel, and Gates Hotel SF 322561 7/2/01 tobacco smoke Reuben Yeroushalmi
Michael DiPirro v. Dupli-Color Products Co.  Alameda CH 221250 7/2/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v.Subaru Of America Inc. Alameda CH 221251 7/2/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Saturn Corp., Saturn of Oakland, Saturn of Pleasanton Alameda CH 221252 7/2/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Daimler Chrysler Corp., Michael Stead Chrysler-Plymouth Alameda CH 221254 7/2/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Ford Motor Co., Walnut Creek Ford, McHugh Lincoln Mercury Alameda CH 221255 7/2/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Bearing Engineering Co., Inc. Alameda CH 221264  7/3/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Baldor Electric Co. Alameda CH 221265 7/3/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Tom Duffy Co. Alameda CH 221266 7/3/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Jepson Inc. Alameda CH 221267 7/3/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Craine Cutter Co. Alameda CH 221268 7/3/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. W Atlee Burpee & Co. Alameda CH 221281 7/3/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Alameda CH 221282 7/5/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Michigan Industrial Tools Alameda CH 221283  7/5/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Mac Tools Inc. Alameda CH 221284 7/5/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Melannco International Alameda CH 221285 7/5/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Pier 1 Imports Inc. Alameda CH 221297 7/6/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Professional Tool Manufacturing Alameda CH 221298  7/6/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Office Depot Inc. Alameda CH 221299 7/6/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. MMF Industries Alameda CH 221300 7/6/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Calif. Community Health Advocates v. Speedway Metal Finishing, Inc.  Orange 01cc08517 7/6/01 Perchloroethylene Michael Freund
Michael DiPirro v. Radioshack Corp.   Alameda CH 221312-3 7/9/01 Lead from brass hammers/screwdriver sets Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Vaughn & Bushnell MFG., Co. Alameda CH 221313-2 7/9/01 Lead from soft face hammers and mallets Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.  Alameda CH 221314-1 7/9/01 Lead from photo frames and albums Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Wagner Spray Tech  Alameda CH 221315-0 7/9/01

Lead, lead compounds, crystalline silica, arsenic and chromium from power tools

Cliff Chanler, David Bush
California Community Health Advocates v. Naturalife Eco-Vite Laboratories Inc. dba Paragon Laboratories LA BC254288 7/18/01

Exposure to Methylene Chloride 

Michael Freund
Center For Environmental Health v. Dolphin Engineering Inc. LA BC254293 7/18/01 Exposure to perchloroethylene Michael Freund
As You Sow v. ADG Concerns, Inc.; Brion Corporation; Tai Sang Trading Company, Inc. SF 323070 7/20/01 Exposures to lead, mercury  Andrew Packard
Consumer Cause Inc. v. Bausch & Lomb Inc.  LA BC254680 7/24/01 Mercury and mercury compounds Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Atlantic Express of L. A., Inc., Firstgroup America, Inc., First Student, Inc., Cardinal Transport, Inc., Durham Transportation, Inc., Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc., Michael’s Transportation Services, Inc., R&D Transportation Services, Inc., Yucaipa Bus Services, Inc. LA BC255616 8/7/01 Diesel exhaust Morse Mehrban
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. v. Hacienda Hotel, Inc., Amerihost Properties, Inc., Le Merigot, Sage Motor Hotel, Sunstone Hotel Properties, Inc., Inns of America, DKN Hospitality Group LA BC255572 8/7/01 Tobacco smoke Reuben Yeroushalm
Consumer Defense Group v. Choice Hotels Int’l. ; Best Western Int’l. ; Motel 6 Int’l. LA 01cc10120 8/8/01 Tobacco smoke Anthony Graham
People of the State of California, ex rel. Bill Lockyer v. AST Sports Science, Inc.; ASN/Maxam Nutriceutics; American Research Labs; Biotest; Bodyonics Pinnacle, LTD.; Bronson Laboratories, Inc.; Carmichael Wellness Products; Champion Nutrition; Cytodyne Technologies; Dymatize Nutrition; Euthenics International.Inc.; General Nutrition Corp.; Genetic Evolutionary Nutrition; MD Labs and Human Development Technologies; Met-RX Nutrition, Inc.; Met-RX, USA; Muscletech Research and Development, Inc.; Optimum Nutrition, Inc.; Peak Nutrition, Inc.; Phoenix Laboritories, Inc.; Prices Power; Pharmalogic; San Corp.; Sci-Fit Cutting Edge Nutrition; Sportpharma USA, Inc.; Sports One, LLC; Sunfactors, Inc.; Syntrax Innovations, Inc.; TJ Clark and Company; Twinlabs; Ultimate Nutrition; Universal Nutrition; Vermont Nutrition; Weider Nutritional International, Inc. SF 323819 8/16/01  Anabolic steroids Attorney General Bill Lockyer
Consumer Cause Inc v. the Pep Boys Manny Moe & Jack of California LA BC258794 9/1/01 Exposure to chemicals in service areas Morse Mehrban
Environmental World Watch v. Reynolds Metal Can/Ball Beverage Container Co LA BC257559    9/7/01 Glycol ethers Morse Mehrban
Michael DiPirro v. Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. Alameda n/a 9/12/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Sunex International, Inc. Alameda n/a 9/12/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
California Community Health Advocates v. California Metal-X Inc. LA BC258072   9/17/01 n/a Michael Freund
Center for Environmental Health v. Childlife, Inc. n/a n/a 9/17/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Howell Equipment Co.  n/a n/a 9/17/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Leisure Time Products, Inc. n/a n/a 9/17/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Olympic Recreation, Inc. n/a n/a 9/17/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Creative Playthings, Inc. n/a n/a 9/17/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Playnation Play Systems, Inc. n/a n/a 9/17/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Sportsplay Equipment, Inc. n/a n/a 9/17/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Hedstrom Corp. n/a n/a 9/17/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Kompan, Inc. n/a n/a 9/17/01 n/a n/a
Michael DiPirro v. Plasplugs Inc. Hayward

Alameda 01-024684 9/24/01 Lead, lead compounds, crystalline silica, arsenic and chromium from power tools Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. VP Racing Fuels Inc., Hayward Honda/Suzuki Dea Woo.  Alameda 01-024687 9/24/01 Lead, lead compounds, and benzene from leaded racing fuels  Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Sovereign Sales LLC, Sears Roebuck & Co. Alameda 01-024689 9/24/01 Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Professional Tool Manufacturing LLC  Alameda 01-024691 9/24/01 Grinding Wheels contain nickel and certain nickel compounds.  Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. The Pfaltzgraff Co. Alameda 01-024693  9/24/01 Lead from terrariums Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. West Marine Inc.; West Marine Products, Inc.  SF 324838 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools. William Verick
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Brookstone Company, Inc.; Brookstone Stores, Inc.  SF 324841 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools.
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. American Presto Corporation SF 324842 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools.
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. The Stanley Works SF 324846 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools.
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Macy’s Department Stores, Inc.; Macy’s West, Inc.; Federated Department Stores, Inc.  SF 324847 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools.
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Michigan Industrial Tools SF 324848 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools.
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. California Flexrake Corporation SF 324863 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools.
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Sona Enterprises SF 324864 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools.
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Rubbermaid Incorporated; Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.  SF 324865 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools.
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Kole Imports SF 324866 9/25/01 Lead from PVC-coated tools.
People of the State of California, ex rel. Bill Lockyer, Attorney General of the State of California v. Hedstrom, Corp.; Kompan, Inc.; Kompan California, Inc.; Rubbermaid, Inc.   SF 324887 9/26/01 Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) treated wood structures  Attorney General Bill Lockyer
Michael DiPirro v. Rental Service Corp. Alameda n/a 9/26/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. David H. Fell & Co., Inc. Alameda n/a 9/26/01 Lead solder Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Center for Environmental Health v. Rubbermaid, Inc. SF 325110 10/3/01 Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) treated wood structures  Michael Freund
Center for Environmental Health v. Benchmark Outdoor Products n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Winsloew Furniture, Inc. n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. R.J. Mfg. Co., Inc. n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Geneva Scientific Inc dba Barco Products, Inc. n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. The Shane Group, Inc. n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Belson Outdoors, Inc. n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. BCI Burke Company, LLC n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Jamestown Advanced Products Corp. n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Playworld Systems, Inc dba Playdesign n/a n/a 10/3/01 n/a n/a
Michael DiPirro v. Marshall’s, The TJX Companies Inc. Alameda 01-026008 10/3/01 Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Northern Tool & Equipment Co. Alameda 01-026010 10/3/01 Lead, lead compounds, crystalline silica, arsenic and chromium from power tools Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v The Weston Gallery, division of Wilton Industries Company Alameda 01-026013 10/3/01 Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Emess Lighting Alameda 01-026178 10/4/01 Tiffany lamps Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. The Bell Group Alameda 01-026179 10/4/01 Lead solder Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Orchard Supply Hardware Alameda n/a 10/9/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Kmart Corp. SF 400012 10/9/01 PVC string lights and tools William Verick
Consumer Defense Group v.
Equity Residential Properties
Trust, Inc. ; The Towbes
Group, Inc. 
Orange 01cc00389 10/11/01 Tobacco smoke Anthony Graham
Michael DiPirro v. American Science and Surplus Alameda n/a 10/10/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Releaseall-target International Alameda n/a 10/12/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Robinson Technical Products Alameda 01-027266 10/15/01 Chromium, carbon monoxide, nickel and nickel compounds from welding rods Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Wahl Clipper Corp. Alameda 01-0272670 10/15/01 Lead, lead compounds, crystalline silica, arsenic and chromium from power tools Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Poolmaster Inc., The Home Depot Inc.  Alameda 01-027275 10/15/01 Toluene from vinyl repair kits Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Satco Corp., aka Satco Products Inc. Alameda 01-027278 10/15/01 Lead from light bulbs Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Petco Animal Supplies Inc. Alameda 01-027807  10/18/01 Formaldehyde from fresh and marine fish products Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Aquatronics Alameda 01-027808 10/18/01 Formaldehyde from fresh and marine fish products Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v .Petsmart Inc. Alameda 01-027810 10/18/01 Formaldehyde from fresh and marine fish products Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Aquarium Products Alameda 01-027812 10/18/01 Formaldehyde from fresh and marine fish products Cliff Chanler, David Bush
As You Sow v. Conbraco Industries; CMB Industries; American Granby, Inc.; American Value, Inc.; Arrowhead Brass Products; Buckner By Storm; Cla-Val Co.; Crane Co.; EX-Flo International; Ferguson Enterprises; Grinnell Corporation; Griswold Industries; Hajoca Corporation; Hico Flex Brass Co., Inc.; IMI Cash Valve, Inc.; Jomar International; Kitz Corporation; LDR Industries; Lee Meyers Company; Legend Valve & Fitting; Milwaukee Valve Company, Inc.; Mueller Industries; Pace Supply Corp.; Red-White Valve Corp; Smith-Cooper International; Storm Industries; U.S. Industries; Watts Industries; Watts Regulator Company; Waxman Industries; Western American Manufacturing; W.W. Grainger, Inc.; Zurn Industries SF 400568 10/25/01 Leaded drinking water system components Andrew Packard
Center for Environmental Health v. Ultra Play Systems, Inc. n/a n/a 10/30/01 n/a n/a
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Edgington Corp. LA n/a 11/8/01 n/a n/a
As You Sow v. Fifth Avenue Cleaners, Inc. n/a n/a 11/14/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Essex Group, Inc.   Orange 01cc14655 11/15/01 n/a Michael Freund
American Environmental Safety Institute v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. n/a n/a 11/20/01 n/a n/a
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Country Life LA n/a 11/21/01 n/a Morse Mehrban
Consumer Cause, Inc. v. Albertson’s, Inc. LA BC262361 11/26/01 Firewood
As You Sow v. Alfa Leisure n/a n/a 11/26/01 n/a n/a
Center for Environmental Health v. Prima Clean Express n/a n/a 11/26/01 n/a n/a
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation v. Central Garden and Pet Company SF 401817 11/29/01 Lead from PVC coated tools William Verick
Michael DiPirro v. Advantage Publishers Group, Advanced Marketing Services Inc., Silver Dolphin Books  Alameda 2001-032045 11/27/01 Lead from Let’s Start Numbers and Optical Illusions Lab: The Ultimate Optical Illusions Pack Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Walt Disney Co. Alameda 2001-032049 11/27/01 Lead photo frames Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Feit Electric Co. Alameda 2001-032050 11/27/01 Lead from light bulbs Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Markwins International Alameda 01-032306 11/28/01 Lead from cosmetics Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Angelo Brothers Co., Philips Lighting Co, Philips Electronics North America Corp., Bulbrite Industries Inc., General Electric Co., Wal-Mart Co., Inc., Coleman Cable Systems Inc., International Marketing Corp., Safeway Inc., Super Store Industries; Big Lots, Inc.; Longs Drugs Stores Corp., Ace Hardware Corp.; IKEA; Sunbeam Products, Inc.,; L’Image Home Products; Westinghouse Electric Corp., Panasonic Co., Panasonic Lighting; Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Barnett Inc., Waxman Consumer Group; Target Corp. Alameda 01-032309 11/28/01 Lead from light bulbs Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Tooltechnic Systems a division of Festool Alameda 2001-032516  11/30/01 Lead, lead compounds, crystalline silica, arsenic and chromium from power tools Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Escalade Inc., Escalade Sports Alameda 2001-032517 11/30/01 Lead from cue chalk Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. Alameda 2001-032518 11/30/01 Lead from light bulbs Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Bondo Corp. Alameda 2001-032519 11/30/01 Touch up paint Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Hen-Feathers Corp. Alameda 2001-032520 11/30/01 Lead from miniatures and terrariums Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Lynne Edgerton v. Unilever United States Inc., Conopco Inc. dba Slim Fast Foods Co LA BC262906 12/5/01 Lead in Slim-Fast Roger Carrick
Michael DiPirro v. Raymond Geddes & Co., Inc. Alameda n/a 12/6/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Nordstrom, Inc. Alameda n/a 12/6/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Winfield Brooks Company, Inc. Alameda n/a 12/6/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Sherwin-Williams Co. Alameda n/a 12/6/01 n/a Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Consumer Defense Group v. Mayer Management, Inc. ; E & S Ring Management Corp. ; Horizon Management Group   OC 01cc15564 12/10/01 Tobacco smoke Anthony Graham
Center for Environmental Health v. Almon Glenn Braswell, GB Data Systems Inc., Gero Vita International, Theraceuticals International, Lifeforce Laboratories, Deleon Global Trading, Vita Industries, Medi-Plex Physicians Nutrition Network SF 402482 12/17/01 Anabolic steriods from supplements Milberg Weiss, Lexington Law Group, Alan Mansfield
Michael DiPirro v. Oneida Ltd. Alameda 01-034674  12/17/01 Lead crystal Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Lite-Source Inc. Alameda 01-034693 12/18/01 Lead from Tiffany lamps Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Campbell Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer Co. Alameda 01-034697 12/18/01 Lead, lead compounds, crystalline silica, arsenic and chromium from power tools Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Amerway Inc., Grobet USA Alameda 01-034699 12/18/01 Lead solder Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael DiPirro v. Big Lots Inc. Alameda 01-034701 12/18/01 Lead, lead compounds, crystalline silica, arsenic and chromium from power tools Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Environmental Law Foundation v. Goldsmith & Revere; Lee Pharmaceuticals; Pearson Dental Supplies, Inc.; Ryker Dental of Kentucky; Wykle Research SF 402574 12/19/01 Mercury from dental equipment James Wheaton
Michael Dipirro v. QVC, Inc. Alameda 01-035173 12/20/01 Lead, lead compounds, crystalline silica, arsenic and chromium from power tools Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael Dipirro v. Osram Sylvania Inc. Alameda 01-035165 12/20/01 Lead from light bulbs Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael Dipirro v. Das Distributors Inc. Alameda 01-035169 12/20/01 Lead, lead compounds, crystalline silica, arsenic and chromium from power tools Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Michael Dipirro v. Loctite Corp. Alameda 01-035170 12/20/01 Formaldehyde and mineral oil from sealants and lubricants Cliff Chanler, David Bush
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. v. Inncal, Inc., Comfort Inn, Mahendra Bhakta, Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel, Madhuco Investments, Inc., Hermosa Enterprises, E-Z 8 Motels, Inc., National Inns, Stovall&Mac226;s Inn, Sterling Hotels Corporation, Ramada Anaheim, R&R Hotel Group, Pacific Hotels, Inc., Penny Sleeper Inn, Kings Inn, Lotus Hotels, Inc., L&Mac226;Ermitage Beverly Hills, Millwood Inn, Executive Inn Suites, Ramada West HollywoodBC264749 LA BC264749 12/28/01 Tobacco smoke Reuben Yeroushalmi
Public Media Center v. Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC; HJ Heinz CO; Bumble Bee Seafoods, Inc. SF 402975 12/31/01 Mercury and methylmercury from canned tuna Robert Goodman