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 Englander v. OPW Fueling Components Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 24, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that OPW Fueling Components Inc. (“OPW”) sold vinyl/PVC fuel pump nozzle grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On May 25, 2016, the parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Messermeister, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Messermeister, Inc. (“Messermeister”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California without...
On May 24, 2016, the parties involved in the case Held v. Omar Medical Supplies, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Omar Medical Supplies, Inc. (“Omar”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. TFI, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 24, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that TFI, Inc. (“TFI”) sold planners with vinyl/PVC covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On May 23, 2016, the parties involved in the case Held v. Levlad, LLC, et al. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Edgewell Personal Care, LLC (formerly Energizer Personal Care) and Playtex Products, LLC (collectively, “Settling Defendants”) sod SPF products (including sunscreen products...
On May 23, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Vanco International, LLC (“Vanco”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Vanco sold vinyl/PVC power cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On May 19, 2016, the parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Acme, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Acme International Enterprises, Inc. (“Acme”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Levlad, LLC, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on May 19, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that L’Oreal U.S.A., Inc. (“L’Oreal”) sold SPF products (including sunscreen products, and products such as face creams, body lotions, lip balms, and other sun...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Franklin Financial Management, LLC, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on May 18, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Franklin Financial Management, LLC (“Franklin”) and East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. (“East Bay”) (collectively, “Parties”) sold nylon...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Murray Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on May 18, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Murray Corporation (“Murray”) sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”), di-n-butyl phthalate (“DBP...
On May 17, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party M-F Athletic Cmopany Inc. (“MFAC”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that MFAC sold vinyl/PVC handheld exercise weights containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Paradies Gifts, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on May 16, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Paradies Gifts, Inc. and Paradies & Company LLC (“Settling Defendants”) sold vinyl/PVC ponchos containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Hangzhou Greatstar Tools Co., Ltd. executed a Consent Judgment on May 13, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Hangzhou Greatstar Tools Co., Ltd. (“Hangzhou”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. SureFire, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that SureFire, LLC (“SureFire”) sold earplugs with vinyl/PVC cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Tramontina USA, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Tramontina USA, Inc. (“Tramontina”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California without...
