Prop 65 Plaintiffs May Turn Sights On Cosmetics With Acrylamide Actions Halted
Executive Summary
A federal court decision pending Ninth Circuit appeal, regarding acrylamide use in food, could signal a new defense option for companies facing Prop 65 claims, Greenberg Traurig attorney Will Wagner says. At the same time, it could lead to heavier plaintiff scrutiny of non-food categories such as cosmetics.
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