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 June 25, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Enchante Accessories Inc. (“Enchante”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Enchante sold vinyl/PVC storage bin handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On June 23, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party U.S. Wire & Cable Corporation (“U.S. Wire”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that U.S. Wire sold vinyl/PVC cords containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. RM Acquisition, LLC d/b/a Rand McNally executed a Consent Judgment on June 22, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that RM Acquisition, LLC dba Rand McNally (“Rand McNally”) sold vinyl/PVC cases for electronic devices containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Allen Company Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 21, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Allen Company Inc. (“Allen Company”) sold shooting/range bags with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Polaris Industries Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 18, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Polaris Industries Inc. (“Polaris”) sold beverageware with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Sigvaris, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on June 15, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Sigvaris, Inc. (“Sigvaris”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
On June 13, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party American Metalcraft, Inc. (“American Metalcraft”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that American Metalcraft sold insulated food/beverage containers with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Pull'R Holding Company, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on June 13, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Pull'R Holding Company LLC (“Pull'R”) sold vinyl/PVC coated steel cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Dollar General Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on June 5, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Dollar General Corporation (“Dollar General”) sold vinyl/PVC ID holder components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Airgas USA, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 29, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Airgas USA, LLC (“Airgas”) sold vinyl/PVC tool pouches and telescopic mirrors containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and/or the heavy metal lead...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Crown Brands LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 24, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Crown Brands LLC (“Crown”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On May 23, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Alpine Corporation (“Alpine”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Alpine sold vinyl/PVC greenhouse covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On May 11, 2018, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Mann & Bros, Inc. (“Mann & Bros”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Mann & Bros sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Electro Tape Specialties, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 9, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Electro Tape Specialties, Inc. (“Electro Tape”) sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
On May 8, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Gill North America, Ltd. (“Gill”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Gill sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
