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. CW International Sales LLC, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on September 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that CW International Sales LLC and Crystalware Int’l LLC (collectively, “CW International”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Shamrock Marketing Co. Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 8, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Shamrock Marketing Co. Inc. (“Shamrock”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. NCH Corporation, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on September 7, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that NCH Corporation and Danco, Inc. (“Defendants”) sold vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. General Foam Plastic Corp., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on September 6, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that General Foam Plastics Corp. and Beckett Corporation (“Defendants”) sold vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On September 2, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Darice, Inc. (“Darice”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Darice sold vinyl/PVC cutting mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On September 6, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Militti Sales & Promotions, L.L.C. (“Militti”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Militti sold earphones with vinyl/PVC cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
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...
