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Mar. 15, 2022
Amazon must make Prop 65 disclosures, appeals court rules
“This case represents a continuation of the sea of change we are seeing in the law to finally reflect the reality of online marketplaces — both legislatively and in interpreting existing laws,” plaintiffs lawyer Rachel Doughty said.
Amazon must comply with consumer protection laws including Proposition 65, and warn California consumers when products sold on its marketplace contain chemicals listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxicants, the 1st District Court of Appeal ruled.
Plaintiff Larry Lee sued Amazon in 2014 under the Toxic Enforcement Act, for allegedly exposing consumers to skin lightening creams that are illegal under state and federal law due to their high...
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