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. Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 13, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (“CVG”) sold commercial vehicle seats with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
On July 12, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Showa Best Glove, Inc. (“Showa”) entered into a Consent Judgment. Moore had alleged that Showa sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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The parties involved in the case Held v. Motivation Design, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on July 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Motivation Design, LLC (“Motivation Design”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Laura Geller Beauty, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on July 11, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Laura Geller Beauty, LLC (“Laura Geller”) sold vinyl/PVC cosmetic bag hand straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On July 11, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Trimaco, LLC (“Trimaco”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Trimaco sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On July 8, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Casabella Holdings, L.L.C. (“Casabella”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Casabella sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On July 8, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party The Burmax Company (“Burmax”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Burmax sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On July 8, 2016, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Diamond Star Corporation (“Diamond Star”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Diamond Star sold glass containers with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
On July 8, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Tweezerman International, LLC (“Tweezerman”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Tweezerman sold vinyl/PVC eyelash curler grips containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
On July 6, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Swany Corp. (“Swany”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Swany sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Yonex Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on August 4, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Yonex Corporation (“Yonex”) sold vinyl/PVC racquet cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate) (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On July 1, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Art Supply Enterprises, Inc. (“Art Supply”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Art Supply sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
On June 30, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Marianna Industries, Inc. (“Marianna”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Marianna sold vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and metal hose fittings containing lead in the State...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Dee Zee, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 29, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Dee Zee, Inc. (“Dee Zee”) sold vinyl/PVC cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. American Valve, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 29, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that American Valve, Inc. (“AVI”) sold valve handles with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
