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 September 2, 2015, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Bessey Tools, Inc, (“Bessey”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Bessey sold vinyl/PVC clamp grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. AlphaGary, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 1, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that AlphaGary Corporation (“AlphaGary”) sold black PVC material containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”), which is in turn used to make a variety...
On August 27, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling parties Vogue Industries Limited Partnership and Safety Flag Co. of America, A Division of Vogue Industries (collectively, “Vogue”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Vogue sold safety vests with vinyl/PVC components containing the...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Taylor Precision Products, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on August 27, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Taylor Precision Products, Inc. (“Taylor”) sold glass shakers with exterior designs that contain lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Kikkerland Design, Inc. (“Kikkerland”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on August 25, 2015. Vinocur had alleged that Kikkerland sold earbud cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On August 25, 2015, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. (“PrimeSource”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that PrimeSource sold vinyl/PVC hardware cloth containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Catalyst Marketing, Inc. (“Catalyst”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on August 19, 2015. Leeman had alleged that Catalyst sold vinyl/PVC journal covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On August 18, 2015, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party MSA Safety, Inc. (“MSA”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moorberg had alleged that MSA sold vinyl/PVC ear plug cords and safety vests containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On August 17, 2015 citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Dorman Products, Inc. (“Dorman”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Dorman sold hardware accessories and hand tools containing the heavy metal lead and the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Eyewear Designs, Ltd. (“Eyewear”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on August 13, 2015. Brimer had alleged that Eyewear sold vinyl/PVC eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On August 12, 2015, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party It’s Academic of Illinois, Inc. (“It’s Academic”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that It’s Academic sold book covers with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. JT International Distributors executed a Consent Judgment on August 12, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman alleged that JT International Distributors, Inc. (“JT International”) sold tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On August 11, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party First Texas Products, LLC (“First Texas”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that First Texas sold headphones with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. DAS Companies, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on August 11, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that DAS Companies, Inc. (“DAS”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On August 4, citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman and settling party Annie International, Inc. (“Annie”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Annie sold hair brushes with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
