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.
Citizen enforcer Whitney Leeman and settling defendant Koch Industries, Inc. (“Koch”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 9, 2013, which resolved Leeman’s allegations that Koch sold coated wire clotheslines containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Butler Specialty Company (“Butler”) were resolved on December 3, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Butler sold padded upholstered furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Drum Workshop, Inc. (“Drum Workshop”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 2, 2013, which resolved Moore’s allegations that Drum Workshop sold drum thrones with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendants Century Furniture, LLC and CV Industries, Inc. (collectively “Century”) were resolved on December 2, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Century sold padded upholstered chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris...
In the out-of-court Settlement Agreement executed on December 1, 2013, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Shanghai Lansheng Corporation (“SLC”) resolved Moore’s allegations that SLC sold vinyl/PVC rainwear containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Room & Board, Inc. (“Room & Board”) were resolved on November 27, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Room & Board sold padded upholstered furniture with foam padding including ottomans containing the flame retardant...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Euromarket Designs, Inc. (“Euromarket Designs”) were resolved on November 27, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Euromarket Designs sold padded upholstered furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. (“Ashley”) were resolved on November 26, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Ashley sold padded upholstered furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Meco Corporation ("Meco”) were resolved on November 26, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Meco sold padded upholstered chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against settling party The Premium Connection, Inc. (“Premium Connection”) were resolved on November 22, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Englander alleged that Premium Connection sold hand tool grips that contain the phthalate chemical di(2-...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Evenflo Company, Inc. (“Evenflo”) were resolved on November 21, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Evenflo sold padded upholstered car seats containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendants L. Powell Acquisition Corp. and Linon Home Décor Products, Inc. (collectively “Linon”) were resolved on November 21, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Linon sold padded upholstered stools with foam padding containing the flame...
In the enforcement action Englander v. LDR Industries, LLC, et al., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on November 13, 2013. The case resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant LDR Industries, LLC (“LDR”) sold hose bibbs with vinyl/grips containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Whitewood Industries, Inc. (“Whitewood”) were resolved on November 8, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Whitewood sold padded upholstered chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant American Leather, Inc. (“American Leather”) were resolved on November 8, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that American Leather sold padded upholstered furniture including ottomans with foam padding containing the flame retardant...
