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.
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Mackarl Enterprises, Inc. (“Mackarl”) were resolved on November 18, 2015, when the parties entered into an out-of-court settlement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Mackarl sold padded upholstered furniture containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (...
On November 17, 2015, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party Yasutomo Inc. ( “Yasutomo”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moorberg had alleged that Yasutomo sold pouches with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On November 17, 2015, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party Mann & Bros., Inc. (“Mann & Bros”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moorberg had alleged that Mann & Bros sold vinyl/PVC toiletry bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Pull’R Holding Company executed a Consent Judgment on November 17, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Pull’R Holding Company (“Pull’R”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Rayware, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 16, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Rayware Ltd. (“Rayware”) sold kitchen utensils with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. The Regent Group, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on November 13, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that The Regent Group, Inc. and Regent Products Corp. (“Regent”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Kmart Corporation (“Kmart”) were resolved on November 13, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Kmart sold tents and shelters containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the State...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Apex Tool Group, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on November 12, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Apex Tool Group, LLC (“Apex”) sold vinyl/PVC coated cables and vinyl/PVC tool pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 6, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. (“Mueller”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
On November 6, 2015, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Inter American Cosmetics (“IAC”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that IAC sold vinyl/PVC toiletry bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On November 4, 2015, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Dyno LLC (“Dyno”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Dyno sold sewing kits with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Tabletops Unlimited, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 3, 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...
The parties involved in the case Held and Moorberg, et al v. American Crafts, L.C. executed a Consent Judgment on October 29, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcers Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and Mark Moorberg alleged that American Crafts, L.C. (“American Crafts”) sold vinyl/PVC keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Identity Group Holdings Corp. executed a Consent Judgment on October 29, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Identity Group Holdings Corp. (“Identity Group”) sold vinyl/PVC self stick sheets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On October 29, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Bon Tool Company (“Bon Tool”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Bon Tool sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
