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.
On August 15, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Brandon Thomas, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Brandon Thomas Designs, Inc. ("Brandon Thomas") sold belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
On August 15, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Design Design, Inc. ("DD") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that DD sold gift bags with handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
In the enforcement action Held v. Cashco Distributors, Inc.; et al., the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on August 15, 2012, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations that the defendant SeaCliff Beauty Packaging & Laboratories, Inc. (“SeaCliff”) sold toiletry cases/bags containing the phthalate...
On August 14, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Alvin & Company, Inc. ("A&C"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that A&C sold pencil sharpeners containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling party Charles Amash Imports, Inc. (“Amash”) were resolved on August 14, 2012, when the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. Brimer alleged that Amash sold hand tools and tool bags with grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and the heavy...
On August 8, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Merkury Innovations LLC, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Merkury Innovations LLC ("Merkury"), sold cases for digital cameras containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On August 8, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. The Container Store, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant, The Container Store, Inc. ("The Container Store"), sold cases for CDs/DVDs containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in...
On August 7, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Global Amici, Inc. ("Global") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Global sold glass cruets with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On August 7, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant PS Brands, LLC and Adjmi Apparel Group ("PS Brands and Adjmi") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that PS Brands and Adjmi sold footwear containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and di-n-butyl phthalate ("DBP") in the State...
On August 2, 2010, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. ACCO Brands Corporation, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Coats & Clark Inc. ("Coats & Clark") sold vinyl coated tape measures containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without...
On August 1, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Cousin Corporation of America ("CCA") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that CCA sold craft tools with grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
On July 30, 2012, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Finesse Novelty Corp., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Finesse Novelty Corp. ("Finesse") sold bracelets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing...
On July 27, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Melnor, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Melnor, Inc. ("Melnor"), sold watering guns/nozzles with hand grips containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), di-n-butyl phthalate (...
On July 24, 2012, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. In Gear Fashion, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant, In Gear Fashion, Inc. ("IGF"), sold footwear containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and di-n-butyl phthalate ("DBP") in the State of...
On July 16, 2012, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Gemmy Industries Corporation ("Gemmy") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Gemmy sold shower curtains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
