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 Englander v. Bexco Enterprises, Inc., et al., citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendants Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc. and Magnussen Holdings Inc. (collectively “Magnussen”) were resolved on January 15, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that...
Whistleblower Laurence Vinocur resolved his allegations against the defendant The Boppy Company, LLC (“Boppy”) in the case Vinocur v. The Boppy Company, LLC when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on January 14, 2014. In this enforcement action, Vinocur alleged that Boppy sold foam pregnancy cushions containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Brimer v. Pilot Corporation of America, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on January 14, 2014, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Pilot Corporation of America (“Pilot”) sold vinyl/PVC pen pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Miller Manufacturing Company (“Miller”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on January 7, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Miller sold stable forks with vinyl/PVC handle grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant A.R.T. Furniture, Inc. (“A.R.T. Furniture”) were resolved on January 7, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that A.R.T. Furniture sold padded upholstered furniture containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Hancock & Moore, Inc. (“Hancock & Moore”) were resolved on January 6, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Hancock & Moore sold padded upholstered furniture containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Staples, Inc. (“Staples”) were resolved on January 6, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Staples sold padded upholstered seat/back cushions containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
Whistleblower Peter Englander resolved his allegations against the defendant Hillsdale Furniture LLC (“Hillsdale”) in the case Englander v. Hillsdale Furniture LLC when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on January 3, 2014. In this enforcement action, Englander alleged that Hillsdale sold stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery and furniture containing the...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Q.E.P. Co., Inc., whistleblower Peter Englander resolved his allegations against the defendant Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (“QEP”) when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on January 3, 2014. In this case, Englander alleged that QEP sold hand tools including tile cutters and tile nippers containing the phthalate chemical...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Shafer Commercial Seating Inc., citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Shafer Commercial Seating Inc. (“Shafer”) were resolved on January 3, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Shafer sold padded upholstered furniture with foam...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against defendant Atlantic Representations, Inc. (Atlantic Representations”) were resolved on December 31, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Atlantic Representations sold upholstered ottomans with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations against settling party Reebok International Ltd. (“Reebok”) were resolved on December 31, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Held alleged that Reebok sold softballs with vinyl/PVC covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against defendant Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. (Hobby Lobby”) were resolved on December 27, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Hobby Lobby sold upholstered ottomans with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations against settling party Thro, Inc. (“Thro”) were resolved on December 23, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Held alleged that Thro sold pillows with vinyl/PVC coverings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
Whistleblower Peter Englander’s allegations against the defendant Iron Bridge Tools, Inc. (“Iron Bridge”) were resolved in the enforcement action Englander v. Iron Bridge Tools, Inc. The parties executed a Consent Judgment on December 23, 2013, which resolved Englander’s assertions that Iron Bridge sold hand tool grips containing the...
