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. Genesco Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on November 18, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Genesco Inc. and Hat World, Inc. (“Settling Defendants”) sold hat luggage cases with vinyl/PVC shoulder straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Houdini, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 8, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that Houdini, Inc. (“Houdini”) sold vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On November 7, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Tri-Coastal Design Group, Inc. (“Tri-Coastal”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Tri-Coastal sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Kaltex North America, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on November 2, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Kaltex North America, Inc. and Revman International Inc. (“Defendants”) sold tumblers with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Wayne/Scott Fetzer Company executed a Consent Judgment on November 2, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Wayne/Scott Fetzer Company (“Wayne/Scott”) sold vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
On November 2, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Uline, Inc. (“Uline”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Uline sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On October 31, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Milan Pacific USA LLC (“Milan Pacific”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Milan Pacific sold business card holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. M. Jacob & Sons, dba Sprayco executed a Consent Judgment on October 31, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that M. Jacob & Sons, dba Sprayco (“Defendant”) sold metal sprayer nozzles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. TAP Plastics, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 27, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that TAP Plastics, Inc. (“TAP”) sold vinyl/PVC tool grips and vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On October 25, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Riddell, Inc. (“Riddell”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Riddell sold vinyl/PVC helmet pumps 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 Moorberg v. International Sourcing Company, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 18, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that International Sourcing Company, Inc. (“International”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Emco Wheaton Retail Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on October 17, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Emco Wheaton Retail Corporation (“Emco Wheaton”) sold fuel pump nozzles with vinyl/PVC covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Pasco Specialty & Mfg, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 17, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held alleged that Pasco Specialty & Mfg, Inc.(“Pasco”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
On October 12, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Zagg Inc. (“Zagg”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Zagg sold vinyl/PVC zipper pulls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Perseus Books, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on October 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that CLP PB, LLC (f/k/a Perseus Books, LLC) (“PB”) sold mugs with exterior decorations containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
