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 March 24, 2017, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Glenoit LLC (“Glenoit”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Glenoit sold vinyl/PVC napkin rings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On March 24, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party NIBCO INC. (“NIBCO”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that NIBCO sold vinyl/PVC ball valves with hand grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. The Upper Deck Company executed a Consent Judgment on March 23, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that The Upper Deck Company, a Nevada Corporation (“Upper Deck”) sold vinyl/PVC portfolio covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Prime Enterprises, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 22, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Prime Enterprises, Inc. (“Prime”) sold sunscreen products containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On March 21, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Sellers Publishing, Inc. (“Sellers Publishing”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Sellers Publishing sold vinyl/PVC planner covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On March 20, 2017 citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Well Luck Co., Inc. (“Well Luck”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Well Luck sold green tea containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement,...
On March 18, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Absolute USA, Inc. and its affiliate entities SOS & Associates, Electra Warehouse, Al & Ed’s, Cache, Cerwin Vega Mobile, Diamond Audio, American Terminal, and Mr. DJ (collectively, “Absolute”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Studio Ray, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on March 16, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Studio Ray, LLC (“Studio Ray”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On March 15, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party The Boelter Companies, Inc. (“Boelter”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Boelter sold vinyl/PVC coolies containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Fremont Group LLC executed a Consent Judgment on March 14, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Fremont Die Consumer Products, Inc. (“Fremont”) sold vinyl/PVC bar stool covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On March 13, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Zak Designs, Inc. (“Zak”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Zak sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement, Zak...
On March 9, 2017, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Yeti Coolers, LLC (“YETI”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that YETI sold vinyl/PVC security cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Almar Sales Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 7 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Almar Sales Co,, Inc. (“Almar”) sold vinyl/PVC charms containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Hunter’s Specialties, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 2, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Hunter’s Specialties, Inc. (“HSI”) sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Comptree, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 2, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Comptree, Inc. (“Comptee”) sold vinyl/PVC cables and stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
