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 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...
The Honorable Roy O. Chernus of the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in the complex case Moore v. American Biltrite, et al., on July 11, 2012. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that the defendant Tarkett, Inc. (“Tarkett”) sold vinyl sheet flooring containing the phthalate chemical butyl benzyl phthalate...
On July 6, 2012, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Sentry Industries, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Sentry Industries, Inc. ("Sentry"), sold watches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and cases for CDs/DVDs...
On June 28, 2012, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Conscious Corporation ("Conscious") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Conscious sold footwear containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing...
On June 27, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Castle Hill Apparel, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant, Castle Hill Apparel ("Castle Hill"), sold belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
On June 27, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Baker & Taylor, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Baker & Taylor, Inc. ("Baker & Taylor") sold art kits with handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On June 26, 2012, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. The Kitchen Collection, LLC, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant The Kitchen Collection, LLC ("TKC"), sold children's bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On June 26, 2012, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. ("C & S") sold footwear containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and di-n-butyl phthalate...
The Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Amash Imports, Inc., et al. on June 26, 2012. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendants Amash Imports, Inc. (“Amash”) and Michigan Industrial Tools (“MIT”) sold hand tools with grips containing the heavy metal...
On June 24, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Raymond Geddes & Company, Inc. ("RGC"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that RGC sold pencil cases/pouches, key chains, and rulers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On June 23, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Sunrise Brands LLC, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant, Sunrise Brands, LLC ("Sunrise"), sold belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
The Honorable James McBride of the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in the enforcement action Brimer v. Nordic Group of Companies, Ltd., et al., on June 19, 2012. This resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Flambeau, Inc. (“Flambeau”) sold art tote bags containing the phthalate...
