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.
The Honorable Patrick J. Mahoney from the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on July 2, 2007 in Brimer v. Petro Stopping Centers, LP, et al. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant Petro Stopping Centers, LP ("Petro") sold shot glasses and other glassware with colored artwork containing the heavy...
Citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman's allegations against the defendant, Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. of West Jefferson, North Carolina, Inc. ("Dr. Pepper"), were resolved on June 27, 2007, when the Honorable Peter J. Busch granted the parties' motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case of Leeman v. Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. of West Jefferson, North...
The Honorable Peter J. Busch entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. World Kitchen, LLC, et al. on June 14, 2007. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant, World Kitchen, LLC ("World Kitchen"), sold cups, coolers, and other ceramicware and glassware with colored artwork on the exterior surface containing the heavy...
On June 5, 2007, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Archie McPhee & Co., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Mark L. Pahlow dba Accoutrements (aka Archie McPhee & Co.), sold glassware with colored artwork on the exterior containing the heavy metal lead and/or cadmium in...
The enforcement action Brimer v. Eden Marketing Corporation, et al., was resolved on June 5, 2007, when the Honorable Joseph Huber entered a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant, Eden Marketing Corporation ("Eden"), sold bowls and other glassware containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
On June 5, 2007, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Fuddruckers, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendant Fuddruckers, Inc. ("Fuddruckers") sold glass soda bottles with colored artwork on the exterior surface that contain (or could cause exposure to) the heavy metal lead...
The Honorable Paul H. Alvarado from the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, et al., on June 1, 2007. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that defendant Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa ("Konocti") sold shooters and other glassware with colored artwork containing the heavy...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations against defendants Shun Fat Supermarket, Inc. and SF Supermarket, Inc. (collectively "Shun Fat") were resolved on May 29, 2007, when the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Shun Fat Supermarket, Inc., et al. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Shun Fat sold rice bowls and...
On May 24, 2007, the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Apple Farm Collections-SLO, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, Apple Farm Collections-SLO, Inc. ("Apple Farm"), sold bowls and other ceramic containers with colored artwork on the food contact surface...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant PCE Industry, Inc. ("PCE") entered into an out-of-court agreement on May 21, 2007, which resolved Brimer's allegations that PCE sold motherboards with solder containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement, PCE...
On May 4, 2007, the Los Angeles Central District County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Bristol Farms, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Bristol Farms and New Bristol Farms, Inc. (collectively "Bristol Farms") sold glass bottles and other glassware with colored artwork containing the...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer resolved his allegations against defendant Mandarin Soy Sauce, Inc. ("Mandarin") on May 1, 2007, when the Honorable Peter J. Busch granted the parties' motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case of Brimer v. Mandarin Soy Sauce, Inc., et al. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Mandarin sold glass sauce bottles with...
Citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Carolina Beverage Corporation ("Carolina") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on April 20, 2007, which resolved Leeman's allegations that Carolina sold glass soda bottles containing the heavy metal lead on the exterior surface in California without providing the requisite health...
The Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. G.B.T. Inc., et al., on April 5, 2007, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants G.B.T. Inc. and Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively "Giga-Byte") sold motherboards with solder containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D.'s allegations against defendants Bryan's Market and Bryan's Grocery were resolved on April 2, 2007, when the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Bryan's Market, et al. In this enforcement action, Leeman alleged that Terence and Peter Flannery dba Bryan's Market and Bryan...
