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 parties involved in the case Leeman v. Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 2, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. (“Home Essentials”) sold glass canisters, glass jars, and glass mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Plastic Development Group, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on February 24, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Plastic Development Group, LLC (“PDG”) sold chairs with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On February 23, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Standard Motor Products, Inc. (“Standard”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Standard sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape and vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On February 22, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Pelican Products, Inc. (“Pelican”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Pelican sold seat cushions 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 Vinocur v. Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on February 22, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC (“Russell Stover”) sold vinyl/PVC candy boxes containing the chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On February 16, 2017, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party PhotoMedex, Inc. (“PhotoMedex”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that PhotoMedex sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On February 15, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Inc. (“Motorsport Aftermarket”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Motorsport Aftermarket sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
On February 15, 2017, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. (“Hagen”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Hagen sold vinyl/PVC tie-out cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On February 13, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling parties The Hillman Companies, Inc. and The Hillman Group, Inc. (collectively, “Hillman”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Hillman sold vinyl/PVC stickers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On February 8, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Just Funky LLC (“Just Funky”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Just Funky sold vinyl/PVC keychains 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 Brimer v. Northern Brewer, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on February 2, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Northern Brewer, LLC (“Northern Brewer”) sold vinyl/PVC hoses and tools with grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. W.C. Redmon Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 2, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that W.C. Redmon Co., Inc. (“Redmon”) sold tent/shelter fabrics containing the flame retardant chemical tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the State of...
On January 30, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Surgical Appliance Industries, Inc. (“Surgical”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Surgical sold vinyl/PVC shower hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Korres USA Ltd. executed a Consent Judgment on January 30, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Korres USA Ltd. (“Korres”) sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On January 27, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Pitsco, Inc. (“Pitsco”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Pitsco sold solar panels with vinyl/PVC wires containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
