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 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 (...
On April 15, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Rich Brands, LLC ("Rich Brands") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Rich Brands sold bags/cases for toiletries containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
On April 13, 2011, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Supplemental Consent Judgment in Held v. Staples, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Staples, Inc. ("Staples") sold pencil pouches/cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On April 12, 2011, te Neues Publishing Company ("te Neues"), 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 te Neues sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
On April 11, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. FPC Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegation that the defendant FPC Corporation ("FPC") sold tape measures with hand straps containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On April 11, 2011, Byer California ("Byer"), 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 Byer sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
On April 8, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Four Seasons Design, Incorporated ("Four Seasons") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Four Seasons sold in-ear stereo headphones, commonly referred to as earbuds, containing the heavy metal lead on the surface of accessible...
On April 7, 2011, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Natco Products Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Natco Products Corporation ("Natco") sold vinyl tile flooring, vinyl floor runners and protectors, and vinyl mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On April 6, 2011, Bose Corporation ("Bose"), 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 Bose sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), and Di-n-butyl...
On April 6, 2011, Burt's Bees, Inc. ("Burt's Bees"), 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 Burt's Bees sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl...
On March 28, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Cross Canvas Company, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Cross Canvas Company, Inc. ("Cross Canvas"), sold backpacks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in...
On March 22, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Agron Incorporated ("Agron") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Agron sold athletic bags containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement...
On March 21, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Paris Business Products Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Paris Business Products, Inc. ("Paris") sold books with soft covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
On March 18, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. SBI Incorporated, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant SBI Incorporated ("SBI") sold watering gun/nozzles with grips containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
