Proposition 65

Mark Moorberg has negotiated a settlement with Cortland Line Manufacturing for alleged Proposition 65 violations.  Moorberg alleged that Cortland sold vinyl/PVC nets and vinyl/PVC pouches that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP without the requisite health hazard warning.  DEHP is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm, and companies offering products for sale that contain DEHP must provide consumers with a “clear and reasonable” warning of the risk of exposure.

For more details and to read the settlement itself, please see the case summary on our website: Moorberg v. Cortland Line Manufacturing LLC

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings.

Far East Brokers has initiated a recall of its children’s chairs and swings because the screen-printing on the exterior fabric contains lead in excess of the federal standard.  The chairs and swings have metal frames and pink polyester fabric on which are large red butterfly images and other colorful designs.  The chairs and swings were sold at Weis Markets, wholesale distributors, grocery stores, and drug stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for between $10 and $50. 

Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled chairs and swings, take them away from children, and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.  About 6,000 units were sold.

Lead is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.  Companies offering products for sale that contain lead must provide consumers with a health hazard warning under Proposition 65 law.

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings.

Dr. Whitney R. Leeman has negotiated a settlement with major upscale department store Dillard’s regarding alleged violations of Proposition 65.  Dr. Leeman alleged that Dillard’s violated Proposition 65 by selling manicure cases that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP without a Proposition 65 warning.  Proposition 65 requires companies offering products for sale that contain DEHP to provide a “clear and reasonable” warning to consumers that the product may expose them to risk of birth defects and reproductive harm.

In addition to paying civil penalties, Dillard’s has agreed to sell only manicure cases that have been reformulated to be virtually free of DEHP.  Should Dillard’s provide Dr. Leeman with certification by June 15, 2016 that all manicure cases sold in California are free of DEHP, Dr. Leeman has agreed to waive a portion of the civil fine.

For more details and to read the settlement itself, please see the case summary on our website: Leeman v. Dillard’s, Inc.

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings.

TCG attorney Brian Johnson shredded guitar in a "Battle of the Bands" style fundraising concert at last week's Fourth Annual Law Rocks San Francisco.  His band, Generator, raised over $4000 for the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, which provides free civil legal services to low-income San Mateo County residents.

Collectively, the event raised over $100,000 for various organizations, including the SF Marin Food Bank, the East Bay College Fund, and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.

Dr. Whitney R. Leeman has reached a settlement with Paradies Gifts regarding alleged violations of Proposition 65.  Leeman alleged that Paradies Gifts sold vinyl/PVC ponchos that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP without the requisite health hazard warning.  DEHP is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, and companies offering products for sale that contain DEHP are required to provide consumers with a "clear and reasonable" warning of the risk of exposure.

In addition to paying civil penalties, Paradies Gifts has agreed to sell in California only ponchos that have been reformulated to be virtually free of DEHP, or else provide consumers with a Proposition 65 warning.  Should Paradies Gifts provide Leeman with certification by March 15, 2017 that all ponchos sold in California are reformulated, Leeman has agreed to waive a portion of the civil penalty.

For more details and to read the settlement itself, please see the case summary on our website: Leeman v. Paradies Gifts, Inc., et al.

The Chanler Group represents citizen enforcers who, acting in the public interest, commence actions against businesses offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm without first providing the health hazard warning required by Proposition 65. Citizen enforcers bringing Proposition 65 actions in the public interest may obtain a Court Judgment imposing civil penalties, an injunction requiring reformulation of products, and/or provision of health hazard warnings.