This amendment is part of a trend in state law to expand the damages available to surviving family members asserting claims for the loss of a loved one.

California and New York legislators are pushing forward proposed legislation that regulates per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) content in textile products.

If signed into law, the bill would impact defendants and defense attorneys in matters involving product liability or environmental claims.

Responding to a torrent of criticism, OEHHA issued a revised proposal about coming changes to restrict companies’ use of the popular “short-form” Proposition 65 warning.

The proposed change would apply to all medical devices that may be in contact with a patient long term.

Producers would be required to show they are including higher thresholds of post-consumer recycled plastic in thermoform plastic containers manufactured to contain fresh foods.

A large percentage of warning letters concern adulterated, unapproved or misbranded products related to COVID-19, and e-cigarette companies continue to be in the agency's crosshairs for selling unapproved products.

California's Eastern District federal court found that Prop 65's acrylamide warning requirement was likely unconstitutional and preliminarily enjoined new lawsuits alleging failure to warn for acrylamide exposure in food and beverages.