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.
The Chanler Group’s groundbreaking case against fifteen manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of Halloween products for children and adults was resolved on October 2, 2012, when the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Forum Novelties, Inc. et al. The Halloween Group enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held...
The Chanler Group’s groundbreaking case against fifteen manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of Halloween products for children and adults was resolved on October 2, 2012, when the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Forum Novelties, Inc. et al. The Halloween Group enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E...
The Chanler Group’s groundbreaking case against fifteen manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of Halloween products for children and adults was resolved on October 2, 2012, when the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Forum Novelties, Inc. et al. The Halloween Group enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held...
On September 29, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Rooster Products International, Inc. ("Rooster"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Rooster sold bags containing the heavy metal lead.
As part of the settlement, Rooster agreed not to sell any bags in California after...
On September 29, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Marco Group, Inc. ("Marco") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Marco sold chairs with vinyl seats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
On September 26, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Joe Benbasset, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant, Joe Benbasset, Inc. ("JB"), sold belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
On September 26, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Interstol Trading Co., Inc. ("Interstol"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Interstol sold eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing...
On September 26, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. The Colman Group, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that The Colman Group, Inc. ("Colman") sold aprons containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing...
On September 25, 2012, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling defendant Dexter-Russell, Inc. ("Dexter-Russell") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Englander's allegations that Dexter-Russell sold cutlery cases exposing people to the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On September 25, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Foremost Groups, Inc. ("Foremost") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Foremost sold ottomans containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On September 25, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Ms. Dee, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that defendant Ms. Dee, Inc. ("Ms. Dee"), sold coverings for books/journals, marker pouches, and bracelets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
On September 21, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. 4 What It's Worth, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant, 4 What It's Worth, Inc. ("4 What It's Worth"), sold belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
On September 19, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant ModCloth, Inc. ("ModCloth"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that ModCloth sold glassware with colored artwork or designs containing the heavy metal lead on the exterior.
As part of the settlement, ModCloth agreed not to sell...
On September 19, 2012, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling defendant United Exchange Corporation ("UEC") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Englander's allegations that UEC sold bandages containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and di-n-butyl phthalate ("DBP") in the...
On September 19, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. DeLorme Publishing Company, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendants Rodco Enterprises and DeLorme Publishing Company ("Rodco and DeLorme") sold pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
