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 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...
Citizen enforcers Laurence Vinocur and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Restoration Hardware, Inc. (“Restoration Hardware”) in the case Englander, et al. v. Cheyenne Industries, LLC, et al. were resolved on October 7, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander and Vinocur filed claims against...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations against settling party Y & Z World Development Inc. (“Y & Z”) were resolved on October 3, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Held alleged that Y & Z sold apparel containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Stakmore Company, Inc. (“Stakmore”) were resolved on October 3, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Stakmore sold chairs with foam padding containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the State of...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Cherry Man Industries, Inc. (“Cherry Man”) were resolved on October 3, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Cherry Man sold upholstered furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate...
Citizen enforcers Laurence Vinocur and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Global Industries, Inc. (“Global”) in the case Englander, et al. v. Cheyenne Industries, LLC, et al. were resolved on October 3, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this enforcement action, Englander and Vinocur brought allegations against...
Citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations against the defendant North Walk, Ltd. (“North Walk”) were resolved on October 3, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this enforcement action, Moore alleged that North Walk sold footwear containing the phthalate chemical di-n-butyl phthalate (“DBP”) in the State of California...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant First Act, Inc. (“First Act”) were resolved on October 3, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that First Act sold padded upholstered drum seats with foam padding containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) and...
The parties executed a Consent Judgment in Vinocur v. Essential Medical Supply, Inc., on October 2, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations that the defendant Essential Medical Supply, Inc. (“EMS”) sold seat cushions with foam cushioned components containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the...
Citizen enforcers Laurence Vinocur and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Helen of Troy, L.P. (“Helen”) in the case Englander, et al. v. Cheyenne Industries, LLC, et al. were resolved on October 2, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this enforcement action, Englander and Vinocur brought allegations against thirteen...
Citizen enforcers Laurence Vinocur and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Otto International (USA), LLC (“Otto”) in the case Englander, et al. v. Cheyenne Industries, LLC, et al. were resolved on October 2, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this enforcement action, Englander and Vinocur brought allegations against...
Citizen enforcers Laurence Vinocur and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Recaro Child Safety, LLC (“Recaro”) in the case Englander, et al. v. Cheyenne Industries, LLC, et al. were resolved on October 2, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this enforcement action, Englander and Vinocur brought allegations against...
