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 January 4, 2012, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. ICUP, Incorporated; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant, ICUP, Inc. ("ICUP"), sold glassware with colored artwork or designs on the exterior containing the heavy metals lead and cadmium in the State of...
On January 3, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. The Hilsinger Company, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant The Hilsinger Company ("Hilsinger") sold cases and bags for eyewear products and accessories containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On December 28, 2011, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Punita Leathers, Inc. ("Punita") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Punita sold coverings for organizers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing...
On December 27, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Arrow Plastic Manufacturing Co. ("Arrow") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Arrow sold glassware with colored artwork or designs on the exterior containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without...
On December 22, 2011, the Santa Clara County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Franshaw, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Franshaw, Inc. ("Franshaw") sold belts containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On December 15, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Tworoger Associates, Ltd., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Tworoger Associates, Limited ("Tworoger") sold eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
On December 13, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Sunny Designs, Incorporated ("Sunny Designs") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Sunny Designs sold stools containing the heavy metal lead and the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On December 13, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. The Hillman Group, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant The Hillman Group, Inc. ("Hillman") sold tape measures with grips containing the heavy metal lead on the exterior surface in the State of California without...
On December 12, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Floracraft Corporation, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Floracraft Corporation ("Floracraft") sold color-coated wire products in the State of California containing the heavy metal lead without providing the...
On December 12, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Allstar Marketing Group, LLC., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant, Allstar Marketing Group, LLC ("Allstar"), sold Buxton cell phone wallets containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
On December 12, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Three Hands Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Three Hands Corporation ("Three Hands") sold storage furniture containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP), butyl benzyl...
On December 9, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Militti Sales and Promotions, LLC ("Militti") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Militti sold coin purses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
On December 9, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant MSR Imports, Inc. ("MSR"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that MSR sold wallets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
On December 7, 2011, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Age Group Limited, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Age Group Limited ("Age Group") sold footwear containing the phthalate di-n-butyl phthalate ("DBP") in the State of California without providing the...
On December 6, 2011, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Hypnotic Hats, Ltd., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Hypnotic Hats, Ltd. ("Hypnotic Hats"), sold Pink Cookie Fashion Belts containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite...
