Benzene: Proposition 65 notices and settlements
Notices alleging exposure to Benzene, and what they settled for.
Notices
48
29% withdrawn
Recorded settlements
5
15% of active notices
Median total payment
$50,000
range $11,250 to $100,000, n=5
Median days to settlement
n/a
from notice filing date
| Payment | Median | Middle half | Range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil penalty | $5,000 | $2,500 to $5,000 | $1,250 to $20,000 | 5 |
| Attorney fees and costs | $45,000 | $22,500 to $45,000 | $10,000 to $80,000 | 5 |
| Total payments | $50,000 | $25,000 to $50,000 | $11,250 to $100,000 | 5 |
Settlements that ended in reformulation: 60%. Settlements that ended in warnings: 80%. A settlement reported under several notice numbers is counted once.
Most common product types
| Product types | Notices |
|---|---|
| Other | 24 |
| Cosmetics and personal care | 13 |
| Dietary supplements | 4 |
| Food: produce | 3 |
| Beverages | 2 |