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 Moorberg v. Hobbico, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 5, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Hobbico, Inc. (“Hobbico”) sold vinyl/PVC cutting mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On April 4, 2016, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party PADI Worldwide Corp. (“PADI”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moorberg had alleged that PADI sold vinyl/PVC cases for sport diving training materials containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant June Tailor, Inc. (“June Tailor”) were resolved on April 4, 2016, when the parties entered into an out-of-court settlement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that June Tailor sold foam pillow forms containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Integrated Supply Network, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on March 31, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Integrated Supply Network, LLC (“ISN”) 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 Wozniak v. Dollar General Corporation, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on March 30, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Dollar General Corporation and Dolgencorp, LLC (collectively, “Dollar General”) sold vinyl/PVC storage baskets and pencil pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Disston Company executed a Consent Judgment on March 29, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Disston Company (“Disston”) sold vinyl/PVC extension cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On March 28, 2016, the parties involved in the case Held v. Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (“Sally Beauty”) sold vinyl gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
On March 28, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc. and its associated corporate affiliates (collectively, “Great Neck”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Great Neck sold vinyl/PVC tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Uniters North America, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on March 24, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that Uniters North America, LLC (“Uniters”) sold vinyl/PVC bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Oakley, Inc. (“Oakley”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on March 23, 2016. Leeman had alleged that Oakley sold backpacks with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Jinny Beauty Supply Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 23, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Jinny Beauty Supply Co., Inc. (“Jinny”) sold vinyl/PVC toiletry cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
On March 22, 2016, the parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. (“Home Essentials”) sold magnifying glasses with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company executed a Consent Judgment on March 18, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company (“Houghton”) sold books with vinyl/PVC covers containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
On March 15, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Nu World Corporation (“NuWorld”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that NuWorld sold eye shadow compacts with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On March 14, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Pro-Stat, Inc. (“Pro-Stat”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Pro-Stat sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...