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 April 2, 2015, Laurence Vinocur and settling party Altus Brands, LLC (“Altus”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Altus sold hearing protection with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Drew Industries Incorporated, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on March 31, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Lippert Components, Inc. (“Lippert”) sold chairs with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Shurtape Technologies, LLC (“Shurtape”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on March 25, 2015. Held had alleged that Shurtape sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Honey-Can-Do International, LLC (“Honey”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on March 25, 2015. Moore had alleged that Honey sold vinyl/PVC cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Peter Pauper Press, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 23, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Peter Pauper Press, Inc. (“Peter Pauper”) sold books with vinyl/PVC covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Product Quest Manufacturing LLC executed a Consent Judgment on March 20, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Product Quest Manufacturing LLC (“Product Quest”) sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman and settling party Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. (“Doskocil”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on March 20, 2015. Leeman had alleged that Doskocil sold vinyl/PVC pet tie-out cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Yamaha Corporation of America executed a Consent Judgment on March 19, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Yamaha Corporation of America (“Yamaha”) sold benches with vinyl/PVC seats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On March 17, 2015, Laurence Vinocur and settling party Lifeworks Technology Group LLC (“Lifeworks”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Lifeworks sold vinyl/PVC toiletry bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On March 17, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party The B & F System, Inc. (“B & F”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that B & F sold pliers with vinyl/PVC grips and booster cables with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On March 16, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. made against settling party Digital Peripheral Solutions, Inc. (“DPS”). In this matter, Held alleged that DPS sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
The parties involved in the case Leeman, et al. v. Tractor Supply Company, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on March 16, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcers Whitney R. Leeman, Paul Wozniak, and Laurence Vinocur (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) alleged that Tractor Supply Company, Larin Corp., Plasticolor Molded Products, Inc., and Taylor Brands, LLC (...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. The Dollfus Mieg Company, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 16, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D alleged that The Dollfus Mieg Company, Inc. (“Dollfus”) sold vinyl/PVC bracelets, Stitch Bow rolls with vinyl/PVC components, vinyl/PVC binder inserts, and embroidery and...
On March 16, 2015, Paul Wozniak and settling party B&B Acquisition, Inc. dba Candle Warmers Etc. (“B&B”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that B&B sold candle warmers with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Added Extras LLC (“Added Extras”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on March 13, 2015. Brimer had alleged that Added Extras sold vinyl/PVC toiletry cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
