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 December 4, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party McKesson Corporation ( “McKesson”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that McKesson sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 3, 2015, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party The Gerson Company (“Gerson”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Gerson sold LED light cords and strings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On December 3, 2015, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Revenue Creations LLC (“Revenue Creations”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Revenue Creations sold vinyl/PVC-coated laptop security cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Howard Berger Co., LLC executed a Consent Judgment on December 3, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Howard Berger Co., LLC (“HBC”) sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and vinyl/PVC gloves...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Sport Squad LLC executed a Consent Judgment on December 1, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Sport Squad LLC (“Sport Squad”) sold vinyl/PVC racquet cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Tabletops Unlimited, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 2, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Tabletops Unlimited, Inc. (“Tabletops”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-Methylenedianiline ("4,4'-MDA") in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 30, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. (“Techtronic”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
On November 24, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Jem Accessories Inc. (“Jem”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Jem sold vinyl/PVC headphone cords 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 Moorberg v. Bentex Group, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 24, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Bentex Group, Inc. (“Bentex”) sold tumblers with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
On November 24, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Environmental Technology, Inc. (“Environmental Technology”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Environmental Technology sold brass knob bases containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Rhode Island Novelty, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 23, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Rhode Island Novelty, Inc. (“Rhode Island Novelty”) sold vinyl/PVC game cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
The parties involved in the case Moore, et al. v. D.W.L. International Trading, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on November 23, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcers John Moore and Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that D.W.L. International Trading, Inc. and Okabashi Brands, Inc. (“Defendants”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves and vinyl/PVC footwear...
On November 23, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling parties Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. and Ferguson Fire & Fabrication, Inc. (collectively, “Ferguson”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Ferguson sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On November 20, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party M.Z. Berger & Company, Inc. ( “M.Z. Berger”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that M.Z. Berger sold vinyl/PVC watch boxes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
On November 20, 2015, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Dicksons Inc. (“Dicksons”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Dicksons sold vinyl/PVC key rings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
