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 Held v. The Tranzonic Companies executed a Consent Judgment on September 15, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that The Tranzonic Companies (“Tranzonic”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Moore, et al. v. Uniliver United States, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 14, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Unilever United States, Inc. (“Unilever”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the...
The parties involved in the case Held v. AMMEX Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on September 14, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that AMMEX Corporation (“Ammex”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing...
On September 14, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party South Bend Sporting Goods, Inc. ( “South Bend”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that South Bend sold vinyl/PVC handheld exercise weights containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Tender Corporation (collectively, “Tender”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on September 14, 2015. Held had alleged that Tender sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On September 14, 2015, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Magid Glove and Safety Manufacturing Company, L.L.C. ( “Magid”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Magid sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Harman International Industries executed a Consent Judgment on September 11, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Harman International Industries (“Harman”) sold headsets with vinyl/PVC headphone pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 11, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. and Work Area Protection Corporation (collectively, “Settling Defedants”) sold vinyl/PVC cones containing the phthalate...
On September 10, 2015, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Wenger Furniture & Appliances Co. (“Wenger Furniture”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Wenger Furniture sold chairs with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on September 10, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Kimberly-Clark Corporation (“Kimberly-Clark”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Westfield Outdoors, Inc. (“Westfield”) were resolved on September 9, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Westfield sold tent/shelter fabrics containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Best Buy Co., Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on September 9, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Hot Properties! Merchandising, Inc. (“Hot Properties”) sold vinyl/PVC I.D. cards and charms containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
Citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party A.L. Schutzman ( “Schutzman”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on September 8, 2015. Wozniak had alleged that Schutzman sold glass jars with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On September 3, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party New View Gifts and Accessories, Ltd. (“New View”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that New View sold photo frames with vinyl/PVC components and vinyl/PVC photo album covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Old World Industries, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on September 3, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Old World Industries, LLC (“Old World”) sold vinyl/PVC battery clamp cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
