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 Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Riverside Furniture Corporation (“Riverside”) were resolved on November 8, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Riverside sold padded upholstered furniture including chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Kinwai USA Inc. (“Kinwai”) were resolved on November 8, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Kinwai sold padded upholstered furniture including ottomans with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Blumenthal Distributing, Inc. (“Blumenthal”) were resolved on November 7, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Blumenthal sold padded upholstered furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Idea Nuova, Inc. (“Idea Nuova”) were resolved on November 6, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Idea Nuova sold padded upholstered ottomans with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Universal Furniture International, Inc. (“Universal”) were resolved on November 6, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Universal sold benches with foam padding containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against settling party Skyline Imports, LLC (“Skyline”) were resolved on November 6, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Englander alleged that Skyline sold padded upholstered furniture such as chairs with polyurethane foam containing the flame...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Ideavillage Products Corp (“Ideavillage”) were resolved on November 5, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Ideavillage sold upholstered massaging pillows with foam padding containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Marco Group, Inc. (Marco) were resolved on November 4, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Marco sold padded upholstered furniture including office/stacking chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Tomy International, Inc. (“Tomy”) were resolved on November 4, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Tomy sold padded upholstered sleepers with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against defendant Jakks Pacific, Inc. (“Jakks”) were resolved on October 31, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Jakks sold padded upholstered children’s chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Craftmaster Furniture, Inc. (“Craftmaster”) were resolved on October 31, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Craftmaster sold padded upholstered furniture including ottomans with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Emerald Home Furnishings, LLC (“Emerald”) were resolved on October 31, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Emerald 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 Four Hands, LLC (“Four Hands”) were resolved on October 31, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Four Hands sold padded upholstered footstools with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Homelegance, Inc. (“Homelegance”) were resolved on October 31, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Homelegance sold padded upholstered furniture including ottomans with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant CMC Worldwide, Inc. (“CMC”) were resolved on October 28, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that CMC sold padded upholstered stools with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
