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 John Moore’s allegations against the defendant Illinois Industrial Tool, Inc. (“Illinois Industrial”) were resolved on August 1, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Illinois Industrial Tool, Inc. In this enforcement action, Moore alleged that Illinois sold cases for CDs and DVDs containing the heavy metal...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against settling party Peerless Industrial Group, Inc. (“Peerless”) were resolved on August 1, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Peerless sold wire ropes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Filo America, the parties executed a Consent Judgment on July 31, 2013. The case resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Filo America sold adhesive bandages containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against settling party Spoontiques, Inc. (“Spoontiques”) were resolved on July 30, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Spoontiques sold beer mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
The Consent Judgment that was executed on July 29, 2013 resolved whistleblower Peter Englander’s allegations against the defendant Ingersoll-Rand Company (“Ingersoll-Rand”). The enforcement action Englander v. Ingersoll-Rand Company resolved Englander’s assertions that Ingersoll-Rand sold vinyl coated steel cables containing the phthalate...
Citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations against the defendants Benson Mills, Inc. and Benson Sales Co., Inc. (collectively “Benson”) and Kohl’s Corporation (“Kohl’s”) were resolved on July 26, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Benson, et al. In this enforcement action, Moore alleged that Benson...
Citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations against the defendants Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Congoleum Corporation (collectively “Defendants”) were resolved on July 24, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment in Moore v. American Biltrite, Inc., et al. In this enforcement action, Moore alleged that the Defendants sold vinyl...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Lakim Industries Incorporated, the parties executed a Consent Judgment on July 23, 2013. The case resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Lakim Industries Incorporated dba Quali-Tech (“Lakim”) sold hand tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
The Settlement Agreement between citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Accessory Zone, LLC (“Accessory Zone”) was executed on July 22, 2013. This out-of-court agreement resolved Englander’s allegations that Accessory Zone sold vinyl accessory bags/pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling party Royal Consumer Information Products, Inc. (“Royal Consumer”) were resolved on July 17, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Royal Consumer sold vinyl/PVC checkbook covers containing the phthalate chemical di(...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Brimer v. Jazwares, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on July 12, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Jazwares, Inc. (“Jazwares”) sold headphones containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
On July 8, 2013, the parties involved in the enforcement action Brimer v. Hugo Bosca Company, Inc., executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant Hugo Bosca Company, Inc. (“Hugo Bosca”) sold checkbook covers with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Whistleblower Peter Englander and settling parties American Lawn Mower Co. and The Great States Corporation (collectively “American Lawn Mower”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on July 8, 2013, which resolved Englander’s allegations that American Lawn Mower sold reel mowers with vinyl/PVC hand grips containing the phthalate chemical di(...
Whistleblower Peter Englander and settling party Rapid Care, Inc. (“Rapid Care”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on June 28, 2013, which resolved Englander’s allegations that Rapid Care sold adhesive bandages containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on June 28, 2013. The case resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co. (“V&B”) sold hammers with grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
