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.
In the enforcement action Held v. Safavieh Intl., LLC., citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations against defendant Safavieh Intl., LLC. (“Safavieh”) were resolved on September 10, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Held alleged that Safavieh sold furniture including ottomans with foam padding...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against defendant Seasonal Specialties LLC (“Seasonal Specialties”) were resolved on September 10, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Seasonal Specialties sold LED lights and other string lights with PVC cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against defendant Springs Global US, Inc. (“Springs Global”) were resolved on September 10, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Springs Global sold vinyl/PVC bags and vinyl/PVC zipper pulls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On September 8, 2014, citizen enforcer Peter Englander resolved his allegations against settling parties FKA Distributing Co., LLC, HoMedics USA, LLC, and SI Products, LLC when the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Englander alleged that FKA, HoMedics, and SI sold massage pillows with foam padding containing the flame retardant...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Held v. Remington Industries, Inc., et al. executed an agreement on September 5, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that the defendant Remington Industries, Inc. (“Remington”) sold automobile seat organizers containing the heavy metal lead in the State of...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Leeman v. Kerusso Activewear, Inc. executed an agreement on September 4, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that the defendant Kerusso Activewear, Inc. (“Kerusso”) sold keycovers made with vinyl/PVC materials containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Standard Fusee Corporation (“Standard Fusee”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on September 4, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Standard Fusee sold flashlights with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Home Meridian Holdings, Inc., citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Home Meridian International, Inc. (“Home Meridian”) were resolved on August 29, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Home Meridian sold upholstered furniture...
On August 25, 2014, the parties involved in the enforcement action Leeman v. Legrand Holdings, Inc., et al. executed an agreement. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that the defendants Legrand Holdings, Inc. and The Wiremold Company (collectively “Legrand”) sold vinyl/PVC cord protectors containing the phthalate chemical...
On August 22, 2014, the parties involved in the enforcement action Moorberg v. Spectrum Diversified Designs, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that the defendant Spectrum Diversified Designs, Inc. (“Spectrum”) sold vinyl/PVC coasters containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Intellicomp, Inc. dba Nature Snax and/or Sea Snax (collectively “Sea Snax”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on August 21, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Sea Snax sold dried seaweed containing arsenic in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Leeman, et al. v. American Diagnostic Corporation, et al. executed an agreement on August 21, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that the defendants American Diagnostic Corporation and Hamilton Bell Co., Inc. (collectively “Defendants”) sold instrument pouches/cases...
On August 20, 2014, whistleblower Whitney Leeman, Ph.D., and settling party CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (“CVS”) executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that Leeman made against CVS. In this matter, Leeman alleged that CVS sold vinyl/PVC luggage tags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On August 19, 2014, the parties involved in the matter between whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., and settling party Ettore Products Co. (“Ettore”) executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this case, Leeman alleged that Ettore sold vinyl/PVC long-handled tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Whistleblower Mark Moorberg and settling party Zircon Corporation (“Zircon”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on August 19, 2014, which resolved Moorberg’s allegations that Zircon sold vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
