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.
In the enforcement action Brimer v. Franklin Financial Management, Inc., the Marin County Superior Court entered a judgment on January 9, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Franklin Financial Management, LLC ("Franklin") sold aprons containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
The parties in the case Brimer v. Sakar International, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on January 9, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Sakar International, Inc. (“Sakar”) sold flashlights containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Arlee Home Fashions, Inc. ("Arlee") entered into a Settlement Agreement on January 8, 2013, which resolved Moore's allegations that Arlee sold vinyl/PVC curtains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Croscill Home LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 7, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations that the defendant Croscill Home LLC (“Croscill”) sold curtains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Test-Rite Products Corp. on January 4, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Test-Rite Products Corp. ("Test-Rite") sold trolley jack handles with grips containing the heavy metal lead and tools with grips containing lead and the...
On January 4, 2013, the parties executed a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Leap Year Publishing, LLC, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Leap Year Publishing, LLC (“Leap Year”) sold planners/calendars with vinyl covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendants New A.D.E., Inc. and Expressive Design Group, Inc. (collectively "ADE") entered into a Settlement Agreement on January 3, 2013, resolving Moore's allegations that ADE sold paper image gift bags with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
In the enforcement action Held v. Smiles Fashion Corporation, et al., the Santa Clara County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on January 3, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations that the defendant Smiles Fashion Corporation (“Smiles”) sold belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
The San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. on January 2, 2013. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations that the defendant Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (“Stanley”) sold hand tools with grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
In the enforcement action Brimer v. Vandor LLC, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on January 2, 2013. This resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Vandor LLC (“Vandor”) sold glassware with colored artwork containing the heavy metals lead and cadmium in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and defendant Ideal Industries, Inc. (“Ideal Industries”) executed a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Ideal Industries, Inc. on December 31, 2012. In this enforcement action, Moore alleged that Ideal Industries sold hand tools with grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
On December 28, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant The Vollrath Company, L.L.C. ("Vollrath") entered into a Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Vollrath sold vinyl/PVC guest check holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite...
In the enforcement action Held v. Farouk Systems, Inc, et al., the parties executed an agreement on December 28, 2012, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations that the defendant Farouk Systems, Inc. (“Farouk”) sold clutches and toiletry bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On December 26, 2012, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Cygnett USA Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Cygnett USA Inc. (“Cygnett”) sold laptop and tablet computer cases with vinyl/PVC components containing the heavy metal lead and the phthalate chemical di...
On December 21, 2012, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. DAS Distributors, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendants DAS Distributors, Inc. and DAS, Inc. ("DAS") distributed and/or sold notepad and business card holders with vinyl/PVC covers and vinyl/PVC kit bag products...
