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. 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...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant OfficeMax Incorporated (“OfficeMax”) were resolved on December 23, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that OfficeMax sold upholstered chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Human Touch, LLC (“Human Touch”) were resolved on December 22, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Human Touch sold padded upholstered furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
Citizen enforcer Whitney Leeman and settling defendant The Homax Group, Inc. (“Homax”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 20, 2013, which resolved Leeman’s allegations that Homax sold vinyl/PVC caulking tools containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Big Lots Stores, Inc. (“Big Lots”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 19, 2013, which resolved Moore’s allegations that Big Lots sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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In Brimer v. Inventory Liquidators Corp.; Regent Products Corp., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on December 18, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Regent Products Corp. (“Regent”) sold planners with vinyl/PVC covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations against defendant Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (“Pier 1”) were resolved on December 18, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Moore alleged that Pier 1 sold padded upholstered furniture including ottomans and chair cushions with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-...
The parties executed a Consent Judgment in Vinocur v. Navitor, Inc., on December 16, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations that the defendant Navitor, Inc. (“Navitor”) sold vinyl/PVC ID holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D.’s allegations against settling party Marshall Pet Products, Inc. (“Marshall”) were resolved on December 12, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Leeman alleged that Marshall sold pet grooming tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
Citizen enforcer Whitney Leeman and settling defendant Poolmaster, Inc. (“Poolmaster”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 11, 2013, which resolved Leeman’s allegations that Poolmaster sold vinyl/PVC long-handled tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
