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 Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Adenna, Inc. (“Adenna”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on October 10, 2015. Held had alleged that Adenna sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. IMUSA, USA, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on October 8, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that IMUSA, USA, LLC (“IMUSA”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California without providing the...
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party CMC Group, Inc. (“CMC”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on October 5, 2015. Held had alleged that CMC sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On October 5, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Bath & Body Works, LLC ( “BBW”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that BBW sold a cosmetic product that contains a sunscreen that, in turn, contains benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc. (“Seirus”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on October 5, 2015. Held had alleged that Seirus sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On October 2, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (“Fortune”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Fortune sold self defense device holsters made with vinyl/PVC containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On September 30, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party C-Line Products, Inc. ( “C-Line”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that C-Line sold vinyl/PVC file case handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Dynamic Brands, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on September 29, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Dynamic Brands, LLC (“Dynamic Brands”) sold gold bag travel covers with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On September 29, 2015, the parties involved in the case Brimer v. Made For Retail, Incorporated executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Made for Retail, Incorporated (“Made for Retail”) sold ID pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On September 29, 2015, the parties involved in the case Brimer v. SMP Safety Corporation executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Standard Motor Products (“SMP”) sold booster cable clamps 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. Akerue Industries, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on September 28, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Akerue Industries, LLC (“Akerue”) sold portable stove bags containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On September 25, 2015, the parties involved in the case Moore v. Dezine News, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Dezine News, Inc. (“Dezine”) sold vinyl/PVC belts 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. CTC Food International Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 23, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that CTC Food International Inc. (“CTC”) sold dried hijiki seaweed containing the chemical arsenic in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. SDI Technologies, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 18, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that SDI Technologies, Inc. (“SDI”) sold vinyl/PVC earbud pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Held v. SAS Safety Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on September 17, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that SAS Safety Corporation (“SAS”) sold hearing protection with vinyl/PVC ear cushions and vinyl/PVC aprons containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
