Prop 65 notice 2019-01258: GBG USA Inc.
Center for Environmental Health filed this California Prop 65 60-day notice on July 2, 2019. It names GBG USA Inc., Authentic Brands Group LLC, Nordstrom, Inc., Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Urban Outfitters, Inc., Urban Outfitters West LLC, Eddie Bauer LLC, Tommy Bahama Group, Inc., Steven Madden, Ltd., Steven Madden Retail, Inc., Tory Burch LLC, Saks Incorporated, Saks & Company LLC, Saks Direct, LLC, H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP, Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Sperry Top-Sider, LLC, Weyco Group, Inc., Designer Brands, Inc. and DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc. and alleges exposure to Chromium (hexavalent compounds) from Footwear Made With Leather Materials.
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
- 2019-01258
- Date filed
- Noticing party
- Plaintiff attorney
- Lexington Law Group
- Alleged violators
- GBG USA Inc.
- Authentic Brands Group LLC
- Nordstrom, Inc.
- Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.
- Urban Outfitters, Inc.
- Urban Outfitters West LLC
- Eddie Bauer LLC
- Tommy Bahama Group, Inc.
- Steven Madden, Ltd.
- Steven Madden Retail, Inc.
- Tory Burch LLC
- Saks Incorporated
- Saks & Company LLC
- Saks Direct, LLC
- H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP
- Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
- Sperry Top-Sider, LLC
- Weyco Group, Inc.
- Designer Brands, Inc.
- DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc.
- Chemicals
- Source or product
- Footwear Made With Leather Materials
- Official notice
- Notice PDF at oag.ca.gov
- Official record
- Attorney General record for 2019-01258
- Last checked
- November 11, 2026
What happened after this notice
Outcomes for this notice have not been checked yet. A settlement is not an admission and not a finding that anyone broke the law.
Other notices naming GBG USA Inc.
- JCV Group LLC and 52 more: Bisphenol A (BPA) in Socks Made Primarily of Polyester with SpandexNotice 2021-02177, filed 2021-09-01 by Center for Environmental Health
- Ross Stores, Inc. and 4 more: Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) in Socks with Polymer/Plastic bagsNotice 2018-01622, filed 2018-08-29 by Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Recent notices filed by Center for Environmental Health
- Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company: Bisphenol S (BPS) in Thermal Receipt PaperNotice 2026-05196, filed 2026-11-05 by CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- Ampersand Brands, LLC: Bisphenol S (BPS) in Thermal Receipt PaperNotice 2026-05195, filed 2026-11-05 by CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- Last Brand, Inc. and 7 more: Chromium (hexavalent compounds) in Seating Furniture Made with Leather MaterialsNotice 2026-05075, filed 2026-10-23 by CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- The TJX Companies, Inc. and 5 more: Cadmium, Lead in Integrated accessory brooches attached to “Karl Lagerfeld” brand sweater, Integrated accessory bow or brooch attached to “La Lux” brand fleece sweatshirt, Integrated accessory brooches attached to “Ontwelfth” brand collared shirtNotice 2026-04471, filed 2026-09-18 by CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
- Ross Stores, Inc. and 1 more: Lead in Integrated accessory charms attached to “R&M Richards” brand two piece setNotice 2026-04470, filed 2026-09-18 by CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH