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 Moore v. Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on June 5, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, LLC (“Chicago Pneumatic”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Barnett Outdoors, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on June 3, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Barnett Outdoors, LLC (“Barnett”) sold archery bows with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Hampton Products International Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on June 2, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that Hampton Products International Corporation (“Hampton”) sold locks with vinyl/PVC cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Ascend Eagle Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on June 1, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Ascend Eagle Corporation (“Ascend”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Leeman, et al. v. Grocery Outlet, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 1, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcers Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and Peter Englander (“Plaintiffs”) alleged that Grocery Outlet, Inc. (“Grocery Outlet”) sold headphones with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2...
On June 1, 2016, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party Misty Mate, Inc. (“Misty Mate”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moorberg had alleged that Misty Mate sold personal coolers with vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. LFS, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 31, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that LFS, Inc. (“LFS”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On May 31, 2016, the parties involved in the case Wozniak v. The Lang Companies executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that The Lang Companies, formerly doing business as Perfect Timing, Inc. (“Defendant”), sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without...
On May 31, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party C & D Visionary, Inc. (“C & D”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that C & D sold vinyl/PVC identification holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Dillard’s, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 27, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that Dillard’s, Inc. (“Dillard’s”) sold vinyl/PVC manicure cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On May 26, 2016, the parties involved in the case Held v. S.P. Richards Company executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that S.P. Richards Company (“S.P. Richards”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Liberty Glove, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 26, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Liberty Glove, Inc. (“Liberty Glove”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Held v. J.T. Posey Company executed a Consent Judgment on May 26, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held., Ph.D., P.E. alleged that J.T. Posey Company (“Posey”) sold vinyl/PVC lap cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Digital Gadgets, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 26, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Digital Gadgets, LLC (“Digital Gadgets”) sold tablet computer stands/supports containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On May 26, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held., Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Big Time Products, LLC (“Big Time”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Big Time sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the...
