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 Brimer v. A.J. Wholesale Distributors, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that A.J. Wholesale Distributors, Inc. (“A.J. Wholesale”) sold ear muffs with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. LRI Holdings Company, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 10, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that LRI Holdings Company, LLC (“LRI”) sold vinyl/PVC eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Levlad, LLC; et al. executed a Consent Judgment on May 4, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Shiseido Americas Corporation (“Shiseido”) sold SPF products (including sunscreen products, and products such as face creams, body lotions, lip balms, and other sun...
On May 4, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party U.S.A. Sports Inc. (“U.S.A. Sports”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that U.S.A. Sports sold handheld exercise weights with vinyl/PVC coverings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Levlad, LLC; et al. executed a Consent Judgment on May 4, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (“Johnson & Johnson”) sold SPF products (including sunscreen products, and products such as face creams, body lotions, lip balms, and...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Midwest Quality Gloves, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 3, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Midwest Quality Gloves, Inc. (“Midwest”) sold gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and/or diisononyl phthalate (...
On May 3, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Innovative Products of America, Incorporated (“Innovative”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Innovative 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 Held v. Ansell Healthcare Products, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 3, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Ansell Healthcare Products, LLC (“Ansell”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
On May 3, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Stephen Joseph, Inc. (“Stephen”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Stephen sold ottomans with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On April 29, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party The Danielson Company (“Danielson”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Danielson sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On April 26, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Apache Hose & Belting Company, Inc. (“Apache Hose”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Apache Hose sold vinyl/PVC fuel pump nozzle grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On April 26, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Great Plains Industries, Inc. (“Great Plains”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Great Plains sold vinyl/PVC fuel pump nozzle grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on April 26, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. and Central Purchasing, LLC (“Defendants”) sold certain products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Cavalini, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 25, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Cavalini, Inc. (“Cavalini”) sold vinyl/PVC jackets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Namaste Laboratories, L.L.C. executed a Consent Judgment on April 25, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Namaste Laboratories, L.L.C. (“Namaste”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
