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.
In the case Brimer v. Lion Supermarket, et al., the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on August 8, 2007. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant Lion Supermarket ("Lion") sold glass bottles and other glassware with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead on the exterior in the State of...
On August 2, 2007, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Berkeley Bowl Marketplace and Berkley Bowl Produce, Inc. (collectively "Berkeley Bowl") sold glass jars and other glassware with colored artwork containing...
The Honorable Frank Roesch entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Screen–It Graphics of Lawrence, Inc., et al. on August 1, 2007. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that defendants Screen–It Graphics of Lawrence, Inc. and Grandstand Sportsware and Glassware (collectively “Screen-It”) sold pilsner glasses and other...
The San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Nugget Market, Inc., et al., on July 25, 2007. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that defendants Nugget Market, Inc. and Stille Company (collectively "Nugget") sold glass soda bottles, oil bottles and other glassware and mugs and other...
On July 18, 2007, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. AtHome America, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant AtHome America, Inc. ("AtHome") sold wine glasses and other glassware with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
On July 3, 2007, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Busch Entertainment Corporation, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Busch Entertainment Corporation and Sea World, Inc. (collectively "Busch") sold mugs and other ceramic containers and glassware with colored...
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...
