Since its inception, The Chanler Group and its clients have tirelessly researched and analyzed consumer products for the presence of detectable levels of heavy metals, phthalates, and other toxins. Over the last two decades, The Chanler Group’s clients, acting as citizen enforcers on behalf of California consumers, have filed hundreds of Proposition 65 notices, and pursued lengthy litigation in an effort to secure reformulation commitments for these products from their sellers and manufacturers. The Chanler Group’s clients continue to closely monitor these industries to ensure the health and safety of all California residents.
On September 11, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC (“Traeger”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Traeger sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On September 9, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Acme United Corporation (“Acme”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Acme sold vinyl cutting mats containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On August 30, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party FH Group International Inc. (“FH Group”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that FH Group sold vinyl seat belt pads containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On August 29, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Haimin International Inc. (“Haimin”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Haimin sold incense holders with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On August 28, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party B&G Equipment Company, Inc. (“B&G”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that B&G sold sprayers with metal nozzles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On August 29, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party The Haddad Apparel Group, Ltd. (“Haddad”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Haddad sold lunch bags with vinyl zipper pulls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Service Tool Company, L.L.C. executed a Consent Judgment on August 26, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Service Tool Company, L.L.C. (“STC”) sold electrical test kits, vinyl/PVC electrical tape, voltage testers with vinyl/PVC cords, and hand tools containing di(2-...
On August 18, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Global Vision Eyewear Corporation (“Global Vision”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Global Vision sold glasses with vinyl temples containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On August 14, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Kingsbridge International (“Kingsbridge”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Kingsbridge sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On August 14, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Lixit Corporation (“Lixit”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Lixit sold vinyl tool grips containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
The parties involved in the case Held v. Forney Industries, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on August 14, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Forney Industries, Inc. (“Forney”) sold goggles with vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
On August 8, 2019, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling parties Mutual Industries North, Inc. (“Mutual”) and Harris Mutual, LLC (“Harris”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Harris and Mutual sold vinyl flagging tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On August 4, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling parties Chunsan International, Inc. and Cheung's Rattan & Imports (collectively, “Chunsan”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Chunsan sold chests with vinyl handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
On July 30, 2019, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Midwest Trading Group, Inc. (“Midwest”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Midwest sold USB cords containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On July 29, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Circle Glass LLC (“Circle Glass”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Circle Glass sold glass tableware containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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