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 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...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Von Maur Inc. (“Von Maur”) entered into a Settlement Agreement on May 21, 2013, which resolved Moore’s allegations that Von Maur sold vinyl clutches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Winston Products LLC, the parties executed a Consent Judgment on May 20, 2013. The case resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Winston Products LLC (“Winston”) sold towing straps, ropes, and tiedowns, containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations against settling party Stone Mountain USA, LLC (“Stone Mountain”) were resolved on May 17, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. Held alleged that Stone Mountain sold vinyl/PVC tote bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
The parties in the enforcement action Leeman v. Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 17, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D.’s allegations that the defendant Hillstone Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Hillstone”) sold flame-cooked ground beef burgers containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including...
Whistleblower John Moore resolved his allegations against the defendant Janco Distributors Inc. (“Janco”) in the enforcement action Moore v. Bliss Hammocks Inc.; Janco Distributors Inc., when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on May 17, 2013. Moore alleged that Janco sold exercise balls, yoga mats, and jump ropes containing the phthalate chemical...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling party Thomas Nelson, Inc. (“Thomas Nelson”) were resolved on May 15, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. Brimer alleged that Thomas Nelson sold books with vinyl/PVC covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against the settling party United Technologies Corporation by and on behalf of its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. (“UTC”) were resolved on May 15, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. Brimer alleged that UTC sold...
Whistleblower Peter Englander and settling party Brentwood Originals, Inc. (“Brentwood”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on May 2, 2013, which resolved Englander’s allegations that Brentwood sold vinyl/PVC pillows containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The Honorable Lawrence John Appel of the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. W.W. Grainger, Inc., et al., on April 30, 2013. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant W.W. Grainger, Inc. (“W.W. Grainger”) sold hand tool grips containing the phthalate chemical...
