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 June 11, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. ACCO Brands Corporation, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Kole Imports ("Kole") sold vinyl coated paper fasteners, vinyl coated measuring tapes, and vinyl coated craft wire containing the heavy metal lead in...
On June 8, 2010, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Paris Accessories, Inc. ("Paris Accessories") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Paris Accessories sold children's shoes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On May 3, 2010, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Accessory Innovations, LLC ("Accessory Innovations") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Accessory Innovations sold children's backpacks containing excessive amounts of the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
On April 29, 2010, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Nakajima, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Nakajima, Inc. ("Nakajima") sold children's vinyl card cases and accessories with vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On April 20, 2010, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Fantasia Accessories, Ltd. ("Fantasia") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Fantasia sold vinyl belts containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the health hazard warnings required by Proposition...
On April 19, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered an Amended Consent Judgment in Brimer and Held v. CPP International, LLC, which resolved citizen enforcers Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s and Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant CPP International, LLC ("CPP") sold vinyl laptop tote bags containing the heavy metal lead and the...
On April 13, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. ACCO Brands Co., Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Topco Associates, LLC ("Topco"), sold colored, vinyl-coated paper fasteners containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without...
On April 2, 2010, the Los Angeles County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Leap Year Publishing, LLC, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant, Leap Year Publishing, LLC ("Leap Year"), sold children's notebooks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On April 1, 2010, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Shalom; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Shalom International Corporation ("Shalom") sold pre-walk shoes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
On March 31, 2010, the Solano County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Golf Gifts and Gallery, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Golf Gifts and Gallery, Inc. ("Golf Gifts") sold children's vinyl bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On March 30, 2010, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. National Pen Co. LLC; National Design LLC, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendants, National Pen Co. LLC and National Design LLC (collectively "National"), sold children's stationary sets with vinyl bags and...
On March 29, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. ACCO Brands Corporation, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Officemate International Corporation ("Officemate"), sold vinyl coated paper fasteners containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
On March 24, 2010, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant California Optical Corp. ("California Optical") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that California Optical sold cosmetic cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On March 5, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Big Lots, Inc. and Big Lots Stores, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Big Lots Stores, Inc. ("Big Lots") sold vinyl smocks, vinyl bathroom toys, sporting toys, and other children's items...
On March 5, 2010, the Los Angeles County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Navajo Manufacturing Company, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Navajo Manufacturing Company ("Navajo") sold children's soft sporting balls, party favors/squeeze animals, soft eyewear cases, and eyewear...
