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.
On April 25, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Southern Exchange, L.P. (“Southern Exchange”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Southern Exchange sold camping cookware containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Lisle Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on April 22, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Lisle Corporation (“Lisle”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
On April 22, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., and settling party Tippmann Sports, LLC (“Tippmann”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Tippmann sold gloves 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. Lollicup USA, INC. executed a Consent Judgment on April 22, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Lollicup USA, INC. (“Lollicup”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Gartner Studios, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 20, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Gartner Studios, Inc. (“Gartner”) sold vinyl/PVC notebook covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Shaghal Ltd. executed a Consent Judgment on April 19, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Shaghal Ltd. d/b/a Ematic (“Shaghal”) sold headphones with vinyl/PVC cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On April 18, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Jokari/US, Inc. (“Jokari”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Jokari sold vinyl/PVC can openers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Tomy International, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 15, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Tomy International, Inc. (“Tomy”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
On April 14, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Barnes & Noble, Inc. (“Barnes & Noble”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Barnes & Noble sold vinyl/PVC art case handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On April 14, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party California Flexrake Corporation (“California Flexrake”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that California Flexrake sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Tenacious Holdings, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 13, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Tenacious Holdings, Inc. (“Tenacious”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Held v. The Kroger Co. executed a Consent Judgment on April 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that The Kroger Co. (“Kroger”) 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 Wozniak v. Harold Import Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 11, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Harold Import Co., Inc. (“Harold”) 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 Moore v. Anna Griffin, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 8, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Anna Griffin, Inc. (“Anna Griffin”) sold vinyl/PVC luggage tag components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Schumacher Electric Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on April 8, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Schumacher Electric Corporation (“Schumacher”) sold booster cable clamps with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
