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 February 23, 2016, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party SUPERVALU INC. (“Supervalu”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Supervalu sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) and vinyl/PVC bracelets containing the phthalate chemical...
On February 15, 2016, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Spilo Worldwide, Inc. (“Spilo”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Spilo sold vinyl/PVC gloves and vinyl/PVC bags containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling parties Big Lots, Inc. and Big Lots Stores, Inc. (collectively, “Big Lots”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on February 13, 2016. Wozniak had alleged that Big Lots sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4'-methylenedianiline (“4,4'-MDA”) in the State of...
John Moore and PS Brands, LLC (“PS Brands”) and Mark Moorberg and Sister Sister, Inc. (“Sister Sister”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on February 13, 2016. Moore and Moorberg are referred to collectively here as “Private Enforcers,” and PS Brands and Sister Sister referred to collectively as “Settling...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party SKF USA, Inc. (“SKF”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on February 12, 2016. Brimer had alleged that SKF sold vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Bison Production Company executed a Consent Judgment on February 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P. E. alleged that Bison Production Company (“Bison”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Shelby Group International, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P. E. alleged that Shelby Group International, Inc. (“Shelby”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Sport Chalet, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on February 11, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Sport Chalet, LLC (“Sport Chalet”) sold tongs with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Marmot Mountain, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on February 9, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Marmot Mountain, LLC (“Marmot”) sold tent and/or shelter fabrics containing the flame retardant chemical tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the State of...
On February 9, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party C&T Publishing, Inc. (“C&T”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that C&T sold bags 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 Leeman v. NSi Industries, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on February 8, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D alleged that NSi Industries, LLC (“NSi”) sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On February 4, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party SIIG, Inc. (“SIIG”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that SIIG sold vinyl/PVC audio cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Eton Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on February 3, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Eton Corporation (“Eton”) sold earphone cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Rexnord Corporation, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on February 3, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Rexnord Corporation, RBS Global, Inc., and Zurn Industries, LLC, formerly known as Zurn Industries, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips...
On February 1, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party HDS Trading Corp. (“HDS”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that HDS sold stools with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
