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 Moorberg v. Berry Plastics Group, Inc. et al. executed a Consent Judgment on August 31, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Berry Plastics Group, Inc. and Berry Plastics Corporation (“Berry Plastics”) sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Quick Fitting, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on August 30, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Quick Fitting, Inc. (“Quick Fitting”) sold vinyl/PVC ball valve handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Raley’s executed a Consent Judgment on August 30, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Raley’s sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Maverick Apparel LLC executed a Consent Judgment on August 29, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Maverick Apparel LLC (“Maverick Apparel”) sold vinyl/PVC jackets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On August 26, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Incorporated (“NTE”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that NTE sold vinyl/PVC fuel pump nozzle grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Kao USA Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on August 24, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Kao USA Inc. (“Kao”) sold vinyl/PVC toiletry bags or cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on August 23, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics, Inc. (“Napoleon”) and Dillard’s, Inc. (“Dillard’s”) (collectively, “Parties”) sold vinyl/...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Gorilla Glue Company executed a Consent Judgment on August 23, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Gorilla Glue Company (“Gorilla Glue”) sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
On August 22, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party T. Christy Enterprises (“T. Christy”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that T. Christy sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Prym Consumer USA, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on August 15, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Prym Consumer USA, Inc. (“Prym”) sold vinyl/PVC cutting mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Lowe's Companies Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on August 11, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that Kristus, Inc. DBA Air Power America (“Kristus”) sold vinyl/PVC oil suction hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate) (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Carlisle Food Service Products, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on August 9, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Carlisle Food Service Products, Inc. (“CFSP”) sold products with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate) (“DEHP”)...
On August 3, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore, and settling party Downeast Concepts, Inc. (“Downeast”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Downeast sold vinyl/PVC memo pad covers and luggage tags with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. The Fountainhead Group, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 29, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that The Fountainhead Group, Inc. (“Fountainhead”) sold sprayers with vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate) (“DEHP”) in the...
On July 29, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party OccuNomix International, LLC (“OccuNomix”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that OccuNomix sold safety vests with vinyl/PVC reflective tape components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
