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 San Francisco Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in the case Brimer v. Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurants, Inc., et al., on July 20, 2005, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that defendants Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurants, Inc., Hard Rock Café, Hard Rock Café International, and Progressive Specialty Glass (“...
The San Francisco Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in the case Leeman v. ARC International, et al. on July 18, 2005, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney Leeman's allegations that defendant Certified International Corporation ("Certified") manufactured, distributed, and/or sold certain goblets and other glassware intended for the consumption of...
The Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in the case of Leeman v. Joan Baker Designs, Inc., et al. on July 15, 2005, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman's allegations that defendant Joan Baker Designs, Inc. ("Joan Baker") sold and distributed certain glass and metal home decorative products containing lead or lead compounds...
The Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Longs Drugs Stores Corporation, et al., on July 5, 2005, which resolved citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman's allegations that Longs Drugs Stores Corporation ("Longs") distributed or sold glass and metal terrariums with materials containing the heavy metal lead in the State of...
The San Francisco Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in the case of Leeman v. Dan-Dee International Limited, et al., on July 1, 2005, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman's allegations that defendant Dan-Dee International Limited ("Dan-Dee") manufactured, distributed and/or sold certain ceramicware and other tableware products with...
The San Francisco Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in the case Brimer v. Cyberguys, Inc., et al. on June 29, 2005, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendant Cyberguys, Inc. ("Cyberguys") manufactured, sold, and/or distributed certain computer repair toolkits with solder containing lead in the State of California...
On June 20, 2005, the Honorable James L. Warren granted the parties' motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case Brimer v. Circle Imports, Inc.; TJX Companies, Inc.; Homegoods, Inc. In this matter, Russell Brimer alleged that Circle Imports, Inc. ("Circle") distributed and/or sold certain tumblers and other glassware with colored designs and/or...
The Marin Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in the case Brimer v. Four Star, et al., on June 7, 2005, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Four Star Group USA, Inc. and Four Star Group, Inc. (collectively "Four Star") manufactured, distributed, and/or sold certain candleholders that contain lead and/or lead...
The San Francisco Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Bad Bath & Beyond Inc., et al., on June 3, 2005, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman's allegations that defendant Bad Bath & Beyond Inc. ("Bed") distributed and/or sold glassware with colored designs and/or artwork on the exterior surface that contains lead and/or...
The San Francisco Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Sears Roebuck and Co., et al., on June 3, 2005, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman's allegations that defendant Sears Roebuck and Co. ("Sears") distributed and/or sold certain tumblers, stemware, and other glassware with colored artwork or designs containing lead on the...
Russell Brimer and 99 Cents Only Stores, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on May 26, 2005, which was later executed by the San Francisco County Superior Court in Brimer v. 99 Cents Only Stores, et al., resolving citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant 99 Cents Only Stores sold champagne goblets and other glass and ceramic beverageware...
In a May 11, 2005 settlement, Proposition 65 private enforcer, Dr. Whitney Leeman, and glassware manufacturers, Indiana Glass Company and Lancaster Colony Corporation, entered an agreement resolving pending litigation and Leeman's claim that the IGC violated Proposition 65. Leeman commenced the action on September 3, 2004, when she served IGC with a 60-day notice of...
The Superior Court of California for the City and County of San Francisco entered a Consent Judgment on May 3, 2005 in Brimer v. Sanrio, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendant Sanrio sold drinking glasses and other tableware with colored artwork or designs (containing lead) on the exterior in the State of California...
The Superior Court of California for the City and County of San Francisco entered a Consent Judgment on April 28, 2005 in Leeman v. Z Gallerie, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman's allegations that the defendant Z Gallerie sold mugs and other tableware with colored artwork or designs (containing lead) on the exterior in the State of...
The San Francisco County Superior Court approved and entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Saks, Inc., et al., on April 26, 2005. The settlement resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendant Saks sold stemware and other glassware with colored artwork or designs (containing lead) on the exterior and stemware and other glassware with colored...
