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 June 30, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Adrianna Papell, L.L.C. ("Adrianna"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Adrianna sold belts containing the heavy metal lead and phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
On June 29, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. G&S Metal Products Corporation, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant G&S Metal Products Corporation, Inc. ("G&S") sold vinyl-coated wire containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
On June 24, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Enchante Accessories, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Enchante Accessories, Inc. ("Enchante") sold coverings for books/albums containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On June 24, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Empire Level Mfg. Corp, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Empire Level Mfg. Corp. ("Empire Level") sold tape measure products with grips containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On June 23, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Utrecht Manufacturing Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Utrecht Manufacturing Corporation ("Utrecht"), sold messenger bags containing the heavy metal lead and the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On June 23, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Mario Badescu Skin Care, Inc. ("Badescu") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Badescu sold toiletry cases/bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
On June 22, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Dollar Empire, LLC, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Dollar Empire, LLC ("Dollar Empire") sold vinyl-coated paper fasteners in the State of California containing the heavy metal lead without providing the requisite...
On June 20, 2011, Avon Products, Inc. ("Avon"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Avon sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
On June 17, 2011, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Cryntel Enterprises Ltd., Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Cryntel Enterprises Ltd., Inc. ("Cryntel") sold vinyl flooring in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On June 13, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Pioneer Photo Albums, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Pioneer Photo Albums, Inc. ("Pioneer") sold books with soft covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On June 13, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Chronicle Books LLC; Paul Frank Industries, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Chronicle Books LLC ("Chronicle") and Paul Frank Industries, Inc. ("Paul Frank") sold character journals containing the heavy...
On June 9, 2011, John Paul Richard Inc. ("John Paul"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that John Paul sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate...
On June 8, 2011, Sephora USA Inc. and Kendo Holdings Inc. (collectively "Sephora"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Sephora sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On June 8, 2011, Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics, Inc. and the Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (collectively "Smashbox"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Smashbox sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-...
On June 7, 2011, Fellowes, Inc. ("Fellowes"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff John Moore's allegations that Fellowes sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), and Di-n-...
