Proposition 65 Notice Defects No Longer Automatic Case-Killers:

Horst Legal CounselCalifornia Regulatory Law, Consumer Product Litigation, Proposition 65

Environmental Health Advocates v. Pancho Villa’s Horst Legal Counsel | February 2026 California businesses that sell consumer products know the rhythm: a Proposition 65 notice arrives, the 60-day clock starts, and the company has to decide whether to settle, fix the alleged exposure, or prepare for litigation. For years, defendants have fought back by scrutinizing every line of the pre-suit …