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 February 24, 2011, Trebbianno, LLC ("Trebbianno"), 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 Trebbianno sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate...
On February 23, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Picnic Time, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Picnic Time, Inc. ("Picnic Time"), sold tote bag products containing the heavy metal lead and phthalate chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On February 23, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Diversified Products, Incorporated ("Diversified"), entered into an an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Diversified sold eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On February 23, 2011, Aldo U.S., Inc. ("Aldo"), 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 Aldo sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
On February 16, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant G.H. Meiser & Co. ("G.H. Meiser") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that G.H. Meiser sold tire pressure gauges containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the health hazard warnings.
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On February 15, 2011, the Contra Costa County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Gossi, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Gossi, Inc. ("Gossi") distributed flashlights containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On February 7, 2011, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Bell Sports, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Century, LLC ("Century") sold medicine balls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
On February 1, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Acme United Corporation ("Acme") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Acme sold vinyl accessory pouches containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On February 1, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Wilton Industries, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendants Wilton Industries, Inc. and Wilton Brands, Inc. (collectively, "Wilton") sold coated decorative staple bars containing the heavy metal lead in the...
On February 1, 2011, the Santa Clara County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Brookstone, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Brookstone, Inc. and Brookstone Company, Inc. (collectively "Brookstone") sold luggage tags containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
On January 27, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. OfficeMax Incorporated, which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant OfficeMax Incorporated ("OfficeMax") sold jumbo paperclips with vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
On January 26, 2011, Beiersdorf, Inc. and Beiersdorf North America, Inc. (collectively "Beiersdorf"), executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff, Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Beiersdorf sold products in the State of California containing the...
On January 24, 2011, Claire's Boutiques, Inc. ("Claire's"), executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Claire's sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On January 21, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant World of Jeans & Tops dba MJC ("World of Jeans"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that World of Jeans sold belts containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the health hazard warnings required...
On January 20, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Kmart Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Kmart Corporation ("Kmart"), sold children's vinyl bathroom animal toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
