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 July 14, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party ICUP, Inc. (“ICUP”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that ICUP sold drinking cups with vinyl/PVC sleeves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On July 10, 2015, the parties involved in the case Held v. Normark Corporation executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Normark Corporation (“Normark”) sold fishing tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Glove Specialties, Inc. (“GS”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 10, 2015. Held had alleged that GS sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. The Lincoln Electric Company, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on July 9, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that The Lincoln Electric Company (“Lincoln”) and J.W. Harris Company, Inc. (“JW”) (collectively, “Settling Defendants”) sold pliers with vinyl/PVC...
On July 7, 2015, Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D and settling party CTT Tools, Inc. (“CTT”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that CTT sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Melissa & Doug, LLC (“M&D”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 7, 2015. Vinocur had alleged that M&D sold tent/shelter fabrics containing the flame retardant chemical tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Acme Furniture Industry, Inc. (“Settling Defendant”) were resolved on July 7, 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-dichloro...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant JGR Copa, LLC (“JGR”) were resolved on July 7, 2015, when the parties entered into an out-of-court settlement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that JGR sold tent fabrics containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the State of...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Hollywood Fashion Tape, Inc. (“Hollywood”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 6, 2015. Held had alleged that Hollywood sold vinyl/PVC toiletry bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Artland, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 6, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Artland, Inc. (“Artland”) sold drinking glasses with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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The parties involved in the case Moore v. Izzo Golf, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 2, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Izzo Golf, Inc. (“Izzo”) sold vinyl/PVC keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Whirlpool Corporation (“Whirlpool”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on July 1, 2015. Held had alleged that Whirlpool sold stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Building Materials Holding Company executed a Consent Judgment on July 1, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Building Materials Holding Company (“BMC”) sold tape measures with vinyl/PVC straps and grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendants Big Lots, Inc. and Big Lots Stores, Inc. (collectively, “Big Lots”) were resolved on June 30, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Big Lots sold padded upholstered stools containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-...
Citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party PlanAhead, LLC (“PlanAhead”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on June 29, 2015. Leeman had alleged that PlanAhead sold vinyl/PVC organizer covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
