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California Consumer Chemicals Law Blog | March 20, 2024

A Big Defense Trial Win for Prop 65 Food Cases

Averaging Means Averaging & One is Not Enough

California, chemical regulation, Prop 65, food regulation, exposure assessment, Bench Trials

Overview

A recent defense win in a Prop 65 case I tried is a big victory for the food industry - and for the defense of Prop 65 cases going forward.  Check out the write up here.   

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Carol Brophy
Carol R. Brophy
Carol Brophy is a seasoned litigator representing clients in environmental law, administrative law, and state and federal litigation. She represents a wide range of companies in matters involving...

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Government & Regulatory Litigation, Chemicals & Environment, Proposition 65, Environmental, Product, & Mass Tort

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