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 May 6, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Barnes & Noble, Inc. ("Barnes & Noble") sold books containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On May 6, 2011, Horizon Group USA, Inc. ("Horizon Group"), 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 Horizon Group sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
On May 4, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Sun N' Sand Accessories, Inc. ("Sun N' Sand"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Sun ?N' Sand sold luggage tags containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On May 4, 2011, FAF, Inc. ("FAF"), 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 FAF sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), and Di-n-butyl phthalate...
On May 4, 2011, FGX International, Inc. ("FGX"), 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 FGX sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
On May 4, 2011, Natural Life Collections, Inc. ("Natural Life Collections"), 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 Natural Life Collections sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
On May 4, 2011, Natural Life Collections, Inc. ("Natural Life"), 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 Natural Life sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl...
On May 3, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Secret Charm, LLC ("Secret Charm"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Secret Charm sold belts containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On May 3, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant The Design and Source Holding Company, Ltd. ("Design and Source"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Design and Source sold belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the...
On April 29, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Hopkins Manufacturing Corp; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendants Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. ("Hopkins") and Carrand Companies, Inc. ("Carrand") sold padlocks containing the heavy metal lead in the State...
On April 29, 2011, MM Compound, Inc. ("MM Compound"), 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 MM Compound sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
On April 26, 2011, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Loomcraft Textile and Supply Company ("Loomcraft") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Loomcraft sold storage furniture containing excessive amounts of the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On April 21, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Hampton Products International Corporation; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Hampton Products International Corporation ("Hampton") sold rachet tie-downs with handles containing the heavy metal lead on the...
On April 19, 2011, E.S. Originals, Inc. ("E.S. Originals"), 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 E.S. Originals sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("...
On April 18, 2011, Euromarket Designs, Inc. and Meadowbrook, L.L.C. (collectively "Euromarket"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into this Amended Consent Judgment to address plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Euromarket sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
