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 March 10, 2016, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Naftali, Inc. (“Naftali”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Naftali sold luggage tags with vinyl/PVC straps, vinyl/PVC luggage finder straps, vinyl/PVC pouches, vinyl/PVC cords, and vinyl/PVC earbud cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
On March 9, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Accell North America, Inc. (“ANA”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that ANA sold locks with vinyl/PVC coating containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Inteplast Group Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on March 7, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P. E. alleged that Inteplast Group Corporation (“Inteplast”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Fashion Accessory Bazaar LLC executed a Consent Judgment on March 7, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Fashion Accessory Bazaar LLC (“FAB”) sold badge holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On March 4, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party Wild Eye Designs, Inc. (“Wild”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Wild sold glass oil and vinegar bottles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On March 3, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Waldom Electronics Corporation (“Waldom”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Waldom sold vinyl/PVC tool pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Held, et al. v. Medline Industries, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 3, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcers Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P. E. and John Moore (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) alleged that Medline Industries, Inc. (“Medline”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Impact Innovations, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 3, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Custom LeatherCraft Mfg. Co., Inc. (“Impact Innovations”) sold vinyl/PVC holiday door decorations containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
On March 2, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party Dreamgear, LLC (“Dreamgear”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Dreamgear sold armbands with vinyl/PVC straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
On March 2, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Betty Dain Creations, LLC (“Betty”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Betty sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Intracom, U.S.A., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 2, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Intracom, U.S.A., Inc. (“Intracom”) sold headsets with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On March 2, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Home Products International, Inc. and Home Products International – North America, Inc. (collectively, “Home Products”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Home Products sold vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Professional Security Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on February 29, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Professional Security Corporation (“Professional Security”) sold vinyl/PVC self defense device holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Direct Source International, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 26, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Direct Source International, Inc. (“Direct Source”) sold vinyl/PVC flip-flop straps containing the phthalate chemical di-n-butyl phthalate (“DBP”) in the...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Poetry Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on February 25, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Poetry Corporation (“Poetry”) sold vinyl/PVC belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
