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 December 15, 2010, Connors, Fong, and Mancuso, Inc. ("Connors"), 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 Connors sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On December 15, 2010, Fantasia Accessories, Ltd. ("Fantasia"), 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 Fantasia sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
On December 15, 2010, Ganz Inc. ("Ganz"), 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 Ganz sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
On December 15, 2010, H.H. Brown Shoe Company, Inc. ("H.H. Brown Shoe"), 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 H.H Brown Shoe sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
On December 15, 2010, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Browntrout Publishers, Inc. ("Browntrout") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Browntrout sold books with covers containing excessive amounts of the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On December 14, 2010, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Zoom Eyeworks, Inc. ("Zoom") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Zoom sold eyeglass cases with vinyl components containing the heavy metal lead and the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On December 13, 2010, Coldwater Creek, Inc. (Coldwater Creek"), 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 Coldwater Creek sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On December 13, 2010, Fantas Eyes, Inc. ("Fantas Eyes"), 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 Fantas Eyes sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On December 10, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Jack Schwartz Shoes, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Jack Schwartz Shoes, Incorporated ("Jack Schwartz") sold infant footwear containing the heavy metal lead on the exterior shoe surfaces in the State of...
On November 30, 2010, ACCO Brands Corporation ("ACCO") executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff John Moore's allegations that ACCO sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") without...
On November 30, 2010, Heritage Travelware Ltd. ("Heritage Travelware") 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 Heritage Travelware sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
On November 23, 2010, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Office Depot, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Office Depot, Inc. ("Office Depot") sold vinyl pouches and keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") that...
On November 18, 2010, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Comptree Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Comptree Inc. ("Comptree") sold color coated metal fasteners, colored, vinyl-coated paper fasteners, and TV tuner cards, all containing the heavy metal lead in the State...
On November 9, 2010, Brookstone Company, Inc. ("Brookstone") executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff John Moore's allegations that Brookstone sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On November 9, 2010, Lady Jayne Enterprises dba Lady Jayne Ltd. ("Lady Jayne") executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff John Moore's allegations that Lady Jayne sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
