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 Englander v. MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 19, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. (“MSC”) sold fuel pump nozzles with vinyl/PVC covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Person & Covey, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 15, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Person & Covey, Inc. (“P & C”) sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On December 12. 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Laura Geller Beauty, LLC (“Laura Geller”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Laura Geller sold sunscreen products containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On December 12, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Chevalier International (USA) Inc. (“Chevalier”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Chevalier sold dried teas containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On December 12, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling parties Ustov, Inc. and U.S. Trading Company (collectively, “Ustov”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Ustov sold oolong tea containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
On December 8, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Power Products LLC (“Power”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Power sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On December 6, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Everhard Products, Inc. (“Everhard”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Everhard sold vinyl tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Beaumont Products Incorporated executed a Consent Judgment on December 6, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Beaumont Products Incoroprated (“Beaumont”) sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On December 5, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Samovar Tea Lounge Online, LLC (“Samovar”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Samovar sold dried tea (loose leaf) containing the chemical naphthalene in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
On December 2, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Creative Co-op, Inc. (“Creative Co-op”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Creative Co-op sold glass jars with exterior decorations containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. FLIR Systems, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 1, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that FLIR Systems, Inc. (“FLIR”) sold multimeters with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
On December 1, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party American Crafts, L.C. (“American Crafts”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that American Crafts sold cutting mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Hangzhou GreatStar Tools Co., Ltd. executed a Consent Judgment on November 30, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Hangzhou GreatStar Tools Co., Ltd. (“Hangzhou”) sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 22, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Electrolux Home Care Products, Inc. (“Electrolux”) sold vacuums with vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
The parties involved in the case Held v. SmartHealth, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 21, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that SmartHealth, Inc. (“SmartHealth”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
