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. 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...
On July 28, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Fastenal Company (“Fastenal”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Fastenal sold fuel pump nozzles with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Held v. American Consolidated Manufacturing Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 27, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that American Consolidated Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“American Consolidated”) sold UV nail gels containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Franklin Financial Management, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 26, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Franklin Financial Management, LLC dba Update International (“Franklin”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”)...
On July 22, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Abbott Rubber Company, Inc. (“Abbott”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Abbott sold vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On July 22, 2016, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Osram Sylvania, Inc. (“Osram”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Osram sold vinyl/PVC headphone cords and safety bands containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Ready America, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 22, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Ready America, Inc. (“Ready America”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
On July 21, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party American Art Clay Company, Inc. (“AMACO”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that AMACO sold hand tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and diisononyl phthalate (“DINP...
On July 18, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Mattel, Inc. (“Mattel”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Mattel sold vinyl/PVC headphone wraps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On July 13, 2016, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Allstar Marketing Group, LLC (“Allstar”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Allstar sold vinyl/PVC car phone mount suction cups containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and the heavy metal lead in the State...
