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 Kent International, Inc. (“Kent”) were resolved on March 19, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. Brimer alleged that Kent sold vinyl/PVC coated padlocks and locking cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
In the enforcement action Moore v. Pan Am Railways, Inc., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on March 19, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations that the defendant Pan Am Railways, Inc. (“Pan Am”) sold passport covers, luggage tags, and bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Sports Warehouse executed a Consent Judgment on March 19, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Sports Warehouse (“Sports”) sold lead tape containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. resolved his allegations against the defendants Golden Delta Enterprises, Inc. (“Golden Delta”) and Pleaser USA, Inc. (“Pleaser”) in the case Held v. Golden Delta Enterprises, Inc.; Pleaser USA, Inc., et al., when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on March 18, 2013. In this enforcement action,...
The parties in the enforcement action Brimer v. National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 18, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that defendant National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc. (“National”) sold mugs with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead...
The parties in the enforcement action Leeman v. Pacific Hospital Group, LLC; Estancia Hotel, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on March 15, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D.’s allegations that the defendant Estancia Hotel, LLC (“Estancia”) sold flame-cooked ground beef burgers containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,...
The Honorable Ronni B. MacLaren of the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on March 15, 2013, in Englander v. Four Paws Products, Ltd.; et al. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Four Paws Products, Ltd. (“Four Paws”) sold pet grooming tools containing the phthalate...
Whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman’s allegations against settling party Independent Brewers United Corporation (“Brewery”) were resolved on March 13, 2013, when the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. Leeman alleged that Brewery sold flame-cooked ground beef containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including benz[a]anthracene,...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling parties Vera Bradley, Inc., Vera Bradley Designs, Inc., and Vera Bradley Sales, LLC (collectively “Vera Bradley”) were resolved on March 13, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In the case, Brimer alleged that Vera Bradley sold pen cases made with...
Whistleblower Peter Englander resolved his allegations against the defendants Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation and Carrand Companies, Inc. (collectively “Hopkins”) in the case Englander v. Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation; Carrand Companies, Inc. when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on March 12, 2013. In this enforcement action, Englander...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling party Neil International, Inc. (“Neil”) were resolved on March 12, 2013, when the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. Brimer alleged that Neil sold business card holders with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling party Norcom, Inc. (“Norcom”) were resolved on March 12, 2013, when the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. Brimer alleged that Norcom sold ledger/cash books with vinyl/PVC covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on March 9, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the settling party Consortium Books Sales & Distribution, L.L.C. (“Consortium”) sold books with vinyl/PVC covers that contain the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
On March 8, 2013, the parties involved in the enforcement action Brimer v. Bangkit U.S.A, Inc., et al., executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant Bangkit U.S.A., Inc. (“Bangkit”) sold backpacks and various cutting tools with grips containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
The parties in the case Brimer v. Wolters Kluwer United States Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 7, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendants Wolters Kluwer United States Inc. and Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. (collectively “Wolters”) sold vinyl/PVC notebooks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
