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.
Whistleblower John Moore resolved his allegations against the defendants Halstead New England Corporation (“Halstead”) and Metroflor Corp. (“Metroflor”) in the enforcement action Moore v. Halstead New England Corporation, et al., when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on October 11, 2013. In this matter, Moore alleged that Halstead and...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Graco Children’s Products, Inc. (“Graco”) were resolved on October 11, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Graco sold padded upholstered car seats and playards/bassinets with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Ergonom Corporation dba ERG International (Ergonom”) were resolved on October 11, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Ergonom sold padded upholstered chairs and other furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur's allegations against defendant Norstar Office Products, Inc. (“Norstar”) were resolved on October 11, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Norstar sold padded upholstered furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Benetti’s Italia, Inc. (“Benetti’s”) were resolved on October 11, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Benetti’s sold padded upholstered furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Cohesion Products, LLC (“Cohesion”) were resolved on October 10, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Cohesion sold padded upholstered gaming chairs with foam padding containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
Citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations against defendant United Stationers Supply Co. (“United Stationers”) were resolved on October 10, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this enforcement action, Moore alleged that United Stationers sold padded upholstered furniture including chairs with foam padding containing the flame...
Whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D.’s allegations against settling party Hohner, Inc. (“Hohner”) were resolved on October 9, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Leeman alleged that Hohner sold vinyl/PVC instrument cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations against settling party Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (“Fender”) were resolved on October 8, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Held alleged that Fender sold drum thrones with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical...
Citizen enforcers Laurence Vinocur and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendants Taymor Industries U.S.A., Inc. and Taymor Industries Ltd. (collectively “Taymor”) were resolved on October 8, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander and Vinocur alleged that Taymor sold upholstered benches with padding...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant General Parts International, Inc. and its subsidiary CPI Global Sourcing, Inc. (collectively “General Parts”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on October 8, 2013, which resolved Moore’s allegations that General Parts sold stools with vinyl coverings on the seats containing the phthalate...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. (“J.C. Penney”) were resolved on October 7, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that J.C. Penney sold upholstered furniture with foam padding containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
Citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations against defendant Medline Industries, Inc. (“Medline”) in the case Moore. v. Medline Industries, Inc., et al. were resolved on October 7, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this enforcement action, Moore alleged that Medline sold upholstered back cushions with foam padding containing...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Sauder Woodworking Co. and Target Corporation (“Sauder”) were resolved on October 7, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Sauder and Target sold upholstered office chairs with foam padding containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Corinthian, Inc. (“Corinthian”) were resolved on October 7, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Corinthian sold upholstered accent chairs with foam padding containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) in...
