Prop 65 Notices

Prop 65 notice 2018-00487: American Airlines Group, Inc.

Association of Flight Attendants-Communications Workers of America filed this California Prop 65 60-day notice on March 23, 2018. It names American Airlines Group, Inc., Envoy Air, Piedmont Airlines, PSA Airlines, Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Group, Inc., Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc., PVH Corp. and Heritage Brands and alleges exposure to Formaldehyde (gas) from Various pieces of uniform apparel.

The violations below are alleged in a 60-day notice. They are not proven. A 60-day notice is not a lawsuit and not a finding of liability.

AG number
2018-00487
Date filed
Noticing party
Plaintiff attorney
Greenfire Law, PC
Alleged violators
Chemicals
Source or product
Various pieces of uniform apparel
Official notice
Notice PDF at oag.ca.gov
Official record
Attorney General record for 2018-00487
Last checked
November 11, 2026

What happened after this notice

Reported to the Attorney General by the party that filed the notice, as of November 12, 2026. A settlement is not an admission and not a finding that anyone broke the law.

  1. Civil Complaint,

    Defendant
    Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Group, Inc.; Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.; Tailored Brands Purchasing, LLC; PVH, Corp.
    Case
    AFA-CWA v. Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.
    Court
    Alameda County Superior Court, RG18911165
    Relief sought
    Warning, Civil Penalty
    Official document
    PDF at oag.ca.gov

  2. Supplemental Complaint,

    Defendant
    Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Group, Inc.; American Airlines, Inc.; Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.; Tailored Brands Purchasing, LLC; PVH, Corp.
    Case
    AFA-CWA v. Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.
    Court
    Alameda County Superior Court, RG18911165
    Relief sought
    Warning, Civil Penalty
    Official document
    PDF at oag.ca.gov

  3. Supplemental Complaint,

    Defendant
    Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Group, INc.; American Airlines, Inc.; Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.; Tailored Brands Purchasing, LLC; PVH, Corp.
    Case
    AFA-CWA v. Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.
    Court
    Alameda County Superior Court, RG18911165
    Relief sought
    Warning, Civil Penalty
    Official document
    PDF at oag.ca.gov

  4. Supplemental Complaint,

    Defendant
    Greenfire Law; Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Group, Inc.; Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC; PVH Corp.; American Airlines, Inc.
    Case
    AFA-CWA v. Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.
    Court
    Alameda County Superior Court, RG18911165
    Relief sought
    Warning, Civil Penalty, Preventative steps for future exposure
    Official document
    PDF at oag.ca.gov

  5. Supplemental Complaint,

    Defendant
    Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.; Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Group, Inc.; Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC; PVH Corp.; American Airlines, Inc.
    Case
    AFA-CWA v. Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.
    Court
    Alameda County Superior Court, RG18911165
    Relief sought
    Warning, Civil Penalty
    Official document
    PDF at oag.ca.gov

  6. Settlement,

    Defendant
    Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.; Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Group, Inc.; Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC; PVH Corp.; American Airlines, Inc.
    Case
    AFA-CWA v. Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.
    Court
    Alameda County Superior Court, RG18911165
    Total payments
    $217,000.00
    Civil penalty
    $15,000.00
    Attorney fees and costs
    $191,500.00
    Payment in lieu of penalty
    $10,500.00 (Payment to AFA-CWA for education of workforce (flight attendants who wear the uniforms at issue), testing (including to ensure compliance with settlement).)
    Terms
    Aramark entities and PVH will refrain for three years following entry date from selling or distributing garments to American Airlines and affiliates that have more than 75ppm formaldehyde. If found to exceed, will buy back garments in CA. American will for three years after entry date ensure that all uniforms worn by American Airlines Affiliates compply with Oeko-Tex 100 standard (which is presently 75 ppm formaldehyde).
    Official document
    PDF at oag.ca.gov

  7. Judgment,

    This judgment was entered on a settlement. Its payment is the settlement's payment and not an added one.

    Defendant
    Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.; Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Group, Inc.; Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC; PVH Corp.; American Airlines, Inc.
    Case
    AFA-CWA, et al. vs. Twin Hill Acquisition Company, et al.
    Court
    Alameda County Superior Court, 22630134
    Total payments
    $217,000.00
    Civil penalty
    $15,000.00
    Attorney fees and costs
    $191,500.00
    Payment in lieu of penalty
    $10,500.00 (Payment to AFA-CWA for education of workforce (flight attendants who wear the uniforms at issue), testing (including to ensure compliance with settlement).)
    Terms
    Aramark entities and PVH will refrain for three years following entry date from selling or distributing garments to American Airlines and affiliates that have more than 75ppm formaldehyde. If found to exceed, will buy back garments in CA. American will for three years after entry date ensure that all uniforms worn by American Airlines Affiliates comply with Oeko-Tex 100 standard (which is presently 75 ppm formaldehyde).
    Official document
    PDF at oag.ca.gov

  8. Settlement,

    Defendant
    Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.
    Case
    AFA-CWA v. Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc.
    Court
    Alameda County Superior Court, RG18911165
    Total payments
    $182,500.00
    Civil penalty
    $36,500.00
    Attorney fees and costs
    $124,650.00
    Payment in lieu of penalty
    $21,350.00 (Payment to AFA-CWA for education of workforce (flight attendants who wear the uniforms at issue), testing (including to ensure compliance with settlement).)
    Terms
    Twin Hill Acquisition Company, Inc. will refrain for three years following entry date from selling or distributing garments to American Airlines and affiliates that have more than 75ppm formaldehyde. If found to exceed, will buy back garments in CA.
    Official document
    PDF at oag.ca.gov

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