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 May 15, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Rainbow West Apparel, Inc. (“Rainbow West”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Rainbow West sold children’s PVC outerwear containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and...
On May 12, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Dollar Empire, LLC (“Dollar Empire”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Dollar Empire sold children’s wear with vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On May 11, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Washington Shoe Company (“Washington Shoe”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Washington Shoe sold children’s raincoats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
On May 5, 2009, citizen enforcers Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and Russell Brimer and settling defendant Creata (USA) Inc. (“Creata”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer’s allegations that Creata sold mugs with colored artwork or designs containing the heavy metal lead and Held’s allegations that Creata sold...
On May 1, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant A.W. Faber-Castell USA, Inc. ("Faber-Castell) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Faber-Castell sold children's vinyl backpacks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On May 1, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendants Turn Up the Music, Inc. and TUTM Entertainment, Inc. (collectively "TUTM") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that TUTM sold children's vinyl toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On April 30, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Poof-Slinky, Inc. ("Poof-Slinky") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Poof-Slinky sold children's vinyl bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and children's toys...
On April 24, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Toys "R" Us, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendants Save Mart Supermarkets ("Save Mart") and Food Maxx ("Food Maxx") sold infant's and children's items containing the...
On April 13, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Baby Togs, Inc. ("Baby Togs") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Baby Togs sold children's clothing ensembles with shoes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On April 10, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Toys "R" Us, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Four Seasons General Merchandise, Inc. ("Four Seasons") sold vinyl baby bibs containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
On April 8, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant The Coleman Company, Inc. ("Coleman") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Coleman sold children's inflatable vinyl toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On April 2, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Sargent Art, Inc. (“Sargent”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Sargent sold children’s vinyl smocks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On March 28, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Dicksons, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Dicksons, Inc. ("Dicksons") sold certain sporting toys/children's items containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in...
On March 19, 2009, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Cosstar, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Cosstar, Inc. ("Cosstar") sold sporting toys and children's items containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the...
On March 12, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Kole Imports (“Kole”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Kole sold children’s soft vinyl balls, vinyl backpacks, vinyl coated measuring tapes and vinyl craft string containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
