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 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 (...
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...
