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 Moore v. WinCraft Group LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 26, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that WinCraft, Incorporated (“WinCraft”) sold badge/ID holders with components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Frankford Candy LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 25, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Frankford Candy LLC (“Frankford”) sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Newegg Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on January 25, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Newegg Inc., Magnell Associate, Inc. and Rosewill Inc. (“Defendants”) sold audio headsets with vinyl/PVC cords and backpacks with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate...
On January 20, 2016, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Micro Matic USA, Inc. (“Micro Matic”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Micro Matic sold vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On January 19, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Uncas International LLC (“Uncas”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Uncas 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,...
On January 19, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Castle Brands Inc. (“Castle Brands”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Castle Brands sold glassware with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Sportsman’s Warehouse, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on January 19, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Sportsman’s Warehouse, Inc. (“SWI”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components and vinyl/PVC safety vests containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On January 19, 2017, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party The Tao of Tea LLC (“Tao”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Tao sold dried teas containing naphthalene and lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement, Tao agreed...
On January 18, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Medical Depot, Incorporated (“Medical Depot”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Medical Depot sold cushions with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Houston’s, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on January 13, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Houston’s, Inc. (“Houston”) sold chairs with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and chairs with foam...
The parties involved in the case Held v. The Safety Zone, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 11, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that The Safety Zone, LLC (“Safety Zone”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components, vinyl/PVC gloves, vinyl/PVC rainwear, and vinyl/PVC aprons containing the phthalate chemical...
On January 4, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Saranac Glove Company, Inc. (“Saranac”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Saranac sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On December 29, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Big Green Egg (“Green Egg”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Green Egg sold vertical poultry roasters containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement,...
On December 28, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Groupe SEB (“Groupe SEB”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Groupe SEB sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On December 22, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Northwest River Supplies, Inc. (“NRS”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that NRS sold vinyl/PVC dry bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
