The China Toy Debacle Now Moves into US State Courts

California sues 20 companies over toys with lead | Reuters:
"The lawsuit, which names U.S. toy companies including Mattel Inc, and retailers, including Toys 'R' Us Inc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc, says the companies knowingly exposed children and their parents to lead and did not provide sufficient warning about its risks.

'Despite the lengthening global supply chain, every company that does business in this state must follow the law and protect consumers from lead and other toxic materials,' California Attorney General Jerry Brown said in a statement.

The lawsuit follows a series of recalls this year that have led to millions of toys being taken off store shelves. Many of the recalled toys were made in China."