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 Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against settling party Hoshino (USA), Inc. (“Hoshino”) were resolved on June 28, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Hoshino sold stools with vinyl/PVC seats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling party Wilson Sporting Goods Co. (“Wilson”) were resolved on June 26, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Wilson sold folders with synthetic leather covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
The parties executed a Consent Judgment in Moore v. True Value Company on June 21, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations that the defendant True Value Company (“True Value”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The Settlement Agreement between citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Gleason Corporation (“Gleason”) was executed on June 20, 2013. This agreement resolved Englander’s allegations that Gleason sold vinyl/PVC hand truck grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and the defendant General Tools & Instruments Company, LLC (“General Tools”) executed a Consent Judgment in Moore v. General Tools & Instruments Company, LLC on June 17, 2013. In this enforcement action, Moore alleged that General Tools sold hand tools with grips or vinyl/PVC cases containing the phthalate chemicals di...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Hangzhou GreatStar Tool Co., Ltd., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on June 13, 2013. The case resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Hangzhou GreatStar Tool Co., Ltd. (“GreatStar Tool”) sold tools with vinyl grips and stools with vinyl seats containing the phthalate...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and the defendants Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. and Neatfreak Group Inc. (collectively “Neatfreak”) executed a Consent Judgment on June 12, 2013. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Neatfreak sold laundry totes with vinyl/PVC handles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties in the enforcement action Leeman v. Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc.; Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 12, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D.’s allegations that the defendants Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc. (“Craftworks”) and Gordon Biersch...
Citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party The French Gourmet, Inc. executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on June 11, 2013. In this matter, Leeman alleged French Gourmet sold flame-cooked ground beef burgers containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including benz[a]anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[b]fluoranthene, benzo[k]fluoranthene,...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against settling party Master Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“Master Manufacturing”) were resolved on June 10, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Master Manufacturing sold vinyl shoulder cushions containing the phthalate chemical di...
The parties involved in the complex case Moore v. American Biltrite, et al., executed a Consent Judgment on June 4, 2013. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that the defendant Mannington Mills, Inc. (“Mannington”) sold vinyl sheet flooring containing the phthalate chemical butyl benzyl phthalate (“BBP”) in the...
The parties executed a Consent Judgment in Vinocur v. Bergan, LLC, on June 3, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations that the defendant Bergan, LLC (“Bergan”) sold pet carriers with handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The Honorable Judge William J. Monahan of the Santa Clara County Superior Court issued a Default Judgment in the enforcement action Brimer v. Bam Brokerage, Inc. on May 31, 2013. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant Bam Brokerage, Inc. (“Bam Brokerage”) sold folding chairs in travel bags containing the heavy metal...
Whistleblower Peter Englander’s allegations against the defendant Big Roc Tools, Inc. (“Big Roc”) were resolved in the enforcement action Englander v. Big Roc Tools, Inc. The parties executed a Consent Judgment on May 29, 2013, which decided Englander’s assertions that Big Roc sold rachet tie-down hand grips containing the heavy metal lead in...
In the enforcement action Brimer v. Telebrands Corp. the parties executed a Consent Judgment on May 22, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Telebrands Corp. (“Telebrands”) sold headphones with vinyl/PVC components, including, but not limited to, the MyZone headphones, that contain the phthalate chemical...
