Lumber Liquidators wins ruling relating to formaldehyde notification in California
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60 Minutes reported consumers began removing Lumber Liquidators floors, fearing formaldehyde.
TOANO, Va. - Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL) won a lawsuit ruling relating to California's Proposition 65, for the moment dismissing claims that it failed to adequately warn consumers about cancer-causing formaldehyde in some its laminate flooring.
 
The largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in North America said of the lawsuit, originally filed on July 23, 2014 in the Superior Court of the State of California:
 
We are pleased that the Court has ruled in Lumber Liquidators' favor. This marks an important step forward for our company as we continue to focus on driving operational performance. 
 
Over the past several months, we have made tremendous progress in strengthening Lumber Liquidators across every area of our organization. We have implemented significant enhancements to our sourcing and compliance practices, and we look forward to continuing to deliver products that are compliant with California's environmental standards. We are committed to operating with integrity and delivering quality products to our customers."
 
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Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.