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 May 13, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Klutz; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Klutz sold children's books with vinyl pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
On May 11, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Howard Berger Company, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Howard Berger Company Inc. ("Howard") sold work lights with clamp handles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without...
On May 11, 2011, The Burton Corporation ("Burton"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Burton sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("...
On May 9, 2011, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. ("New Balance"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff John Moore's allegations that New Balance sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("...
On May 9, 2011, Prinz, Ltd. ("Prinz"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff John Moore's allegations that Prinz sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), and Di-n-butyl...
On May 6, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Sky High International, L.L.C., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Sky High International, L.L.C. ("Sky High") sold vinyl magnets and bookmarks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On May 6, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Barnes & Noble, Inc. ("Barnes & Noble") sold books containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On May 6, 2011, Horizon Group USA, Inc. ("Horizon Group"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff John Moore's allegations that Horizon Group sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
On May 4, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Sun N' Sand Accessories, Inc. ("Sun N' Sand"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Sun ?N' Sand sold luggage tags containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On May 4, 2011, FAF, Inc. ("FAF"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff John Moore's allegations that FAF sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), and Di-n-butyl phthalate...
On May 4, 2011, FGX International, Inc. ("FGX"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that FGX sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
On May 4, 2011, Natural Life Collections, Inc. ("Natural Life Collections"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Natural Life Collections sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
On May 4, 2011, Natural Life Collections, Inc. ("Natural Life"), executed an Amended Stipulation for Entry of Judgment electing to opt-into an Amended Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Natural Life sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl...
On May 3, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Secret Charm, LLC ("Secret Charm"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Secret Charm sold belts containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On May 3, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant The Design and Source Holding Company, Ltd. ("Design and Source"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Design and Source sold belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the...
