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. Turtle Beach Corporation, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on January 31, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Turtle Beach Corporation and Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) sold headsets with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
On January 27, 2016, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Orgill, Inc. (“Orgill”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Orgill sold vinyl/PVC-coated padlocks 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 Wozniak v. Nordstrom, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on January 21, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Nordstrom, Inc. (“Nordstrom”) sold drinking glasses with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Stila Styles, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 19, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Stila Styles, LLC (“Stila”) sold color correcting sticks containing sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Tronex International, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on January 14, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Tronex International, Inc. (“Tronex”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
On January 13, 2016, the parties involved in the case Moorberg v. ColArt Americas, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that ColArt Americas Inc. (“ColArt”) sold vinyl/PVC art cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Michaels Stores, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on January 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Michaels Stores, Inc. (“Michaels”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Watts Regulator Co. executed a Consent Judgment on January 11, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Watts Regulator Co. (“Watts”) sold vinyl/PVC tubing products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On January 8, 2016, the parties involved in the case Moore v. School Specialty, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that School Specialty, Inc. (“School Specialty”) sold vinyl/PVC coated backpacks and headphones with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
On January 4, 2016, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Fox Run USA, LLC (“Fox Run”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Fox Run sold nylon cooking utensils containing 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) and glass dressing shaker bottles with exterior designs containing the...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. WBC Group, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 4, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that WBC Group, LLC (“WBC”) sold vinyl/PVC exercise balls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Dash Medical Gloves, Inc. (“Dash”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on December 30, 2015. Held had alleged that Dash 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 Moore v. McDavid, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 23, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that McDavid, Inc. (“McDavid”) sold wrist braces 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 Moore v. Wright & McGill, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 21, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Wright & McGill, Inc. (collectively, “Wright & McGill”) sold knives with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Asus Computer International executed a Consent Judgment on December 21, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Asus Computer International (“Asus”) sold headsets with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
