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 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-...
On March 6, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendants Stretch-O-Rama, Inc. ("Stretch-O-Rama") and Silver Goose, Inc. ("Silver Goose") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Stretch-O-Rama and Silver Goose sold baby bibs, vinyl zipper pulls, and other children'...
On March 4, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant F.A.F., Inc. ("F.A.F") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that F.A.F. sold novelty items made from soft plastic (including children's keychains and jewelry) containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
On March 3, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in DiPirro v. Compuvest Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Compuvest Corporation ("Compuvest") sold motherboards and sound cards with solder containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
On March 2, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in DiPirro v. Althon Micro, Inc.; Sapphire Technology Limited, resolving citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendants Althon Micro, Inc. and Sapphire Technology Limited ("Althon and Sapphire") sold motherboards with solder containing the heavy metal lead in...
On March 2, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in DiPirro v. Best Data Products, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Best Data Products, Inc. dba Diamond Multimedia ("Best Data") sold modem cards with solder and products into which modem cards are integrated containing the...
On February 27, 2009, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Royal Brush Manufacturing, Inc. ("Royal Brush") distributed and/or sold children's paint smocks containing the phthalate chemical di...
On February 25, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendants Cedar Fair, L.P., and Knott's Berry Farm (collectively "Knott's Berry") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Knott's Berry sold soft sports balls, vinyl bags and other children's items containing...
On February 23, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant ZM International, Inc. ("ZM") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that ZM sold children's vinyl backpacks, purses, and vinyl raincoats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
On February 20, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Raley's, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D.'s allegations that the defendant Raley's dba Nob Hill Foods ("Raley's") sold glass soda bottles with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead on the exterior surface in the State...
