Asbestos: Proposition 65 notices and settlements
Notices alleging exposure to Asbestos, and what they settled for.
Notices
25
16% withdrawn
Recorded settlements
8
33% of active notices
Median total payment
$60,000
range $15,000 to $140,000, n=8
Median days to settlement
n/a
from notice filing date
| Payment | Median | Middle half | Range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil penalty | $6,000 | $4,500 to $6,000 | $1,000 to $15,000 | 8 |
| Attorney fees and costs | $54,000 | $45,000 to $64,000 | $14,000 to $125,000 | 8 |
| Total payments | $60,000 | $50,000 to $70,000 | $15,000 to $140,000 | 8 |
Settlements that ended in reformulation: 50%. Settlements that ended in warnings: 25%. A settlement reported under several notice numbers is counted once.
Most common product types
| Product types | Notices |
|---|---|
| Other | 12 |
| Dietary supplements | 8 |
| Food: spices and seasonings | 3 |
| Cosmetics and personal care | 2 |