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 enforcement action Leeman v. YMF Carpets, Inc., et al. executed an agreement on October 6, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that the defendant YMF Carpets, Inc. (“YMF”) sold ottomans made with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against defendant Anest Iwata-Medea, Inc. (“Anest”) were resolved on October 6, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Anest sold metal hose nozzle fittings containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Whistleblower Whitney Leeman, Ph.D., executed an agreement with settling party LorAnn Oils, Inc. (“LorAnn”) on October 6, 2014. In this matter, Leeman alleged that LorAnn sold food extracts, flavors, and/or colorings containing 4-Methylimidazole ("4-MEI") in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. ...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Rico Industries, Inc. (“Rico”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on October 5, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Rico sold wallets with vinyl/PVC identification card holders and inserts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
Whistleblower Mark Moorberg and settling party Polyconcept North America, Inc., including Leedsworld, Inc. and Leed’s (collectively “Polyconcept”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on October 3, 2014, which resolved Moorberg’s allegations that Polyconcept sold mugs with vinyl/PVC sleeves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
In the enforcement action Leeman v. Dean Distributors, Inc., whistleblower Whitney Leeman, Ph.D., executed an agreement on October 3, 2014. In this matter, Leeman alleged that defendant Dean Distributors, Inc. (“Dean”) sold food extracts, flavors, and/or colorings containing 4-methylimidazole ("4-MEI") in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (“Hancock”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on September 30, 2014, which resolved Wozniak’s allegations that Hancock sold jars with exterior decorations containing the heavy metal lead and storage baskets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Jimco Lamp & Manufacturing Company, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on September 29, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that Jimco Lamp & Manufacturing Company (“Jimco”) sold lamps with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Bush Industries, Inc. (“Bush”) were resolved on September 25, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Bush sold upholstered chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
Citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Dentek Oral Care, Inc. (“Dentek”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on September 23, 2014, which resolved Wozniak’s allegations that Dentek sold vinyl/PVC toiletry bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Benetti’s Italia, Inc., et al., citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Gomen Furniture Manufacturing, Inc. (“Gomen”) were resolved on September 22, 2014, when the parties executed a settlement. In this matter, Englander alleged that Gomen sold padded upholstered chairs and...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Leeman v. Great Lakes Dart Mfg., Inc., et al. executed an agreement on September 19, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that the defendant Great Lakes Dart Mfg., Inc. (“Great Lakes”) sold vinyl/PVC game cases, including game kits, accessories, and components containing...
Citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Jinon Corporation (“Jinon”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on September 16, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Jinon sold dried seaweed containing arsenic in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement,...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Brimer v. TracFone Wireless, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on September 15, 2014, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendants TracFone Wireless, Inc. and Strax Americas, Inc. (collectively “TracFone”) sold headset cords containing the phthalate chemical...
The parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on September 11, 2014, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., made against settling party 31, Inc. (“31”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that 31 sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
