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 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)...
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,...
