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 Brimer v. Allure Eyewear, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on December 8, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Allure Eyewear, LLC (“Allure”) sold vinyl/PVC eyeglass cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On December 5, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Mark Moorberg made against settling party Gator Cases Incorporated (“Gator”). In this matter, Moorberg alleged that Gator sold keyboard benches with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Whistleblower Paul Wozniak’s allegations against settling party Green Crystal Aromas Inc. (“Green Crystal”) were resolved on December 4, 2014, when the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Wozniak alleged that Green Crystal sold glass containers for reed diffusers with exterior designs containing the heavy metal...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. KKU Incorporated executed a Consent Judgment on December 3, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman alleged that KKU Incorporated (“KKU”) sold shop seats with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Alltrade Tools LLC executed a Consent Judgment on December 3, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., alleged that Alltrade Tools LLC (“Alltrade”) sold stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On December 2, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D, P.E., made against settling party Scosche Industries, Inc. (“Scosche”). In this matter, Held alleged that Scosche sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
On December 1, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Mark Mooberg made against settling party North States Industries, Inc. (“North States”). In this matter, Moorberg alleged that North States sold vinyl/PVC wire mesh gates containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Columbian Home Products, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on November 26, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that defendant Columbian Home Products, LLC (“Columbian Home Products”) sold vinyl/PVC canning tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Vinocur v. Ace Bayou Corp., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on November 24, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Office Depot, Inc. (“Office Depot”) sold padded upholstered chairs containing the flame retardant chemical tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on November 21, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that defendant Kimberly-Clark Corporation (“Kimberly-Clark”) sold hearing protection products with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On November 19, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. (“Held”) made against settling party Best Buy Stores, L.P. (“Best Buy”). In this matter, Held alleged that Best Buy sold pliers with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Houston’s, Inc. (“Houston’s”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on November 18, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Houston sold vinyl/PVC aprons containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
On November 13, 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 Kingsbridge International (“Kingsbridge”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Kingsbridge sold vinyl/PVC tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
Citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman and settling party Lisle Corporation (“Lisle”) executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on November 12, 2014. In this matter, Leeman alleged that Lisle sold vinyl/PVC mats, cushions, and headrests containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Rite Aid Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on November 12, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Rite Aid Corporation (“Rite Aid”) sold water sprayers with metal nozzles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
