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 Wozniak v. Hampton Forge, Ltd. executed a Consent Judgment on August 4, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Hampton Forge, Ltd. (“Hampton”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Rotary Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on July 31, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Rotary Corporation (“Rotary”) sold vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and Gibson Overseas, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 30, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Moore alleged that Gibson Overseas, Inc. (“Gibson”) sold products with soft touch vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Jack’s Mfg., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 29, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Jack’s Mfg, Inc. (“Jack’s”) sold riding crops with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
On July 28, Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party Champion Power Equipment, Inc. (“Champion”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Champion sold vinyl/PVC automotive booster cables and generator covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Dial Industries, Incorporated, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on July 27, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Dial Industries, Incorporated and Dial Manufacturing, Inc. (collectively, “Dial”) sold vinyl/PVC keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Flight 001, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 24, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Flight 001, Inc. (“Flight 001”) sold vinyl/PVC luggage tags, passport wallets, and card cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Columbia Sportswear Company (“Columbia”) were resolved on July 23, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Columbia sold tent fabrics containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) and...
On July 22, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Midland Radio Corporation (“Midland”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Midland sold headset cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Privateer Press, Inc. (“Privateer”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 22, 2015. Brimer had alleged that Privateer sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On July 20, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Tarte, Inc. (“Tarte”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Tarte sold vinyl/PVC cosmetic cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Eden Foods, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 20, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Eden Foods, Inc. (“Eden”) sold hijiki type dried seaweed containing arsenic in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling parties InMusic Brands, Inc., Numark International, Inc., and Numark Industries, LLC (collectively, “InMusic”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 17, 2015. Vinocur had alleged that InMusic sold headphones with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Best Chairs, Inc. (“Best”) were resolved on July 17, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Best sold products with foam-cushioned components containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
Citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (“Dick’s Sporting Goods”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 14, 2015. Leeman had alleged that Dick’s Sporting Goods sold cooking utensils with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
