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Environmental & Energy

Jul. 25, 2025

Prop 65 settlement strategies: Which parties to include in your settlement agreements

As Prop 65 lawsuits continue to grow, strategic approaches are required to structure settlements that cover the entire supply chain -- from upstream suppliers to downstream partners and licensors.

Pejman Javaheri

Managing Partner
Juris Law Group, P.C.

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Prop 65 settlement strategies: Which parties to include in your settlement agreements
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California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, known as Proposition 65, continues to drive record enforcement and settlements, impacting every link in the consumer product supply chain. When negotiating a Prop. 65 settlement, deciding who should be released from liability is a crucial step for protecting your business and your partners from future lawsuits. Here's how to approach this decision, with a focus on upstream...

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