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 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...
Citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd. ( “WJD”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on October 24, 2015. Moorberg had alleged that WJD sold vinyl/PVC cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On October 22, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Fagor America, Inc. ( “Fagor”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Fagor sold canning tools with vinyl/PVC grips 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. Nathan Sports Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 20, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Nathan Sports Inc. (“Nathan”) sold fitness vests with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and hydration...
On October 19, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Clark Associates, Inc. ( “Clark”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Clark sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On October 15, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC ( “Neiman”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Neiman sold earmuffs with vinyl/PVC cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Toys “R” Us, Inc. (“Settling Defendant”) were resolved on October 15, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Settling Defendant sold products with foam cushioned components containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Tradex International, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 15, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Tradex International, Inc. (“Tradex”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Hornby America, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 15, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Hornby America Inc. (“Hornby”) sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. 99 Cents Only Stores LLC executed a Consent Judgment on October 12, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that 99 Cents Only Stores LLC (“99 Cents”) sold earphones with vinyl/PVC cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
