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.
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party First Aid Only, Inc. (“First Aid”) entered into a Settlement Agreement on February 14, 2013, which resolved Held’s allegations that First Aid sold first aid kits with vinyl/PVC cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
On February 14, 2013, the parties executed a Consent Judgment in Englander v. Jonard Industries Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Jonard Industries Corporation (“Jonard”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and the...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations against settling party Fluke Corporation ("Fluke") were resolved on February 12, 2013, when the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. Held alleged that Fluke sold soft carrying cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Weems Industries, Inc., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on February 12, 2013. The case resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Weems Industries, Inc. d/ba/ Legacy Company (“Legacy”) sold grease guns with hand grips containing the heavy metal lead in the State of...
In the enforcement action Brimer v. Evriholder Products, LLC; et al., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on February 11, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Evriholder Products, LLC (“Evriholder”) sold casserole dishes with colored artwork or designs containing the heavy metal lead within the State...
In Brimer v. 26 International, Inc., the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on February 7, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant 26 International, Inc. ("26 International") sold belts containing the heavy metal lead within the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On February 7, 2013, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Hard Rock Café International (USA), Inc. (“Hard Rock Café”) entered into a Settlement Agreement, which resolved Leeman’s allegations that Hard Rock sold flame-cooked ground beef burgers containing the chemicals benz[a]anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[b]fluoranthene, benzo[...
An agreement was entered into between citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling party D&C International, Inc. ("D&C") on February 6, 2013. This Settlement Agreement resolved Held's allegations that D&C sold toiletry cases/bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP") in the State of California...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations against settling party Peachtree Playthings, Inc. ("Peachtree") were resolved on February 5, 2013, when the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. Brimer alleged that Peachtree sold vinyl/PVC marker pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
The Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. CM International, Inc.; CMC Worldwide, Inc., on January 30, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant CMC Worldwide, Inc. ("CMC") sold children's furniture containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander's allegations against settling party Madison Industries, Inc. ("Madison") were resolved on January 30, 2013, when the two parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. Englander alleged that Madison sold mattress covers and flooring containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
In the enforcement action Moore v. Bytech NY, Inc., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on January 30, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations that the defendant Bytech NY, Inc. (“Bytech”) sold cases with zipper pulls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against the defendant American Tombow, Inc. (“Tombow”) were resolved on January 29, 2013, when the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. American Tombow, Inc., et al. In this enforcement action, Brimer alleged that Tombow sold vinyl/PVC pen pouches containing the...
The Settlement Agreement between citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party American Textile Company, Inc. ("American Textile") was entered into on January 25, 2013. This agreement resolved Englander's allegations that American Textile sold mattress covers and pillow covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
In the enforcement action Brimer v. Zeikos Inc., et al., citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against defendant Zeikos Inc. (“Zeikos”) were resolved on January 25, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. Brimer alleged that Zeikos sold headphones with PVC/vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
