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.
Whistleblower Paul Wozniak and settling party NMTC, Inc. (“NMTC”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 17, 2014, which resolved Wozniak’s allegations that NMTC sold vinyl/PVC automobile seat covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 16, 2014, 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 Dennis East International, LLC (“Dennis East”). In this matter, Held alleged that Dennis East sold vinyl/PVC eyewear containers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
Whistleblower Dr. Whitney Leeman’s allegations against settling party Zuo Modern Contemporary Inc. (“Zuo”) were resolved through an out-of-court Settlement Agreement executed on December 16, 2014. In this matter, Leeman alleged that Zuo sold stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against settling party Guidecraft, Inc. (“Guidecraft”) were resolved on December 16, 2014, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Guidecraft sold upholstered chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Callaway Golf Company executed a Consent Judgment on December 16, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., alleged that Callaway Golf Company (“Callaway”) sold vinyl/PVC golf club covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On December 15, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Paul Wozniak made against settling parties Homestead International Group LTD and GBG USA Inc. (formerly known as “LF USA Inc.”) (collectively here, “Homestead”). In this matter, Wozniak alleged that Homestead sold...
On December 15, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblowers Paul Wozniak and Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. made against settling party Fruit of the Earth, Inc. (“FOTE”). In this matter, Wozniak and Held alleged that FOTE sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State...
On December 15, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Laurence Vinocur made against settling party Active Lifestyle Products & Services, Inc. (“Active Lifestyle”). In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Active Lifestyle sold vinyl/PVC folding table tops containing the...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Wozniak v. Sam Ash Music Corporation, et al., executed a Consent Judgment on December 15, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that U.S. Music Corporation (“U.S. Music”) sold vinyl/PVC musical instrument cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On December 12, 2014, 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 Red Steer Glove Company (“Red Steer”). In this matter, Held alleged that Red Steer sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Held v. Sam Ash Music Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on December 12, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that defendant Sam Ash Music Corporation (“Sam Ash”) sold benches with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
On December 11, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., made against settling party Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. (“Mayhew”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Mayhew sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di-n-butyl phthalate...
On December 10, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. made against settling party Gekkeikan Sake (U.S.A.), Inc. (“Gekkeikan”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Gekkeikan sold sake glasses and glass decanters with exterior designs containing the heavy...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 10, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that East Bay Restaurant Supply, Inc. (“EBRS”) sold pedometers with vinyl/PVC ID holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate “DEHP” in...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Custom Accessories, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 9, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D alleged that Custom Accessories, Inc. (“Custom Accessories”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips and tape measures with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
