Chanler Case Archive
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.
firm casework - enforcement
March 28, 2011
Consent Judgment
On March 28, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Cross Canvas Company, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Cross Canvas Company, Inc. ("Cross Canvas"), sold backpacks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in...
March 22, 2011
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 22, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Agron Incorporated ("Agron") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Agron sold athletic bags containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement...
March 21, 2011
Consent Judgment
On March 21, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Paris Business Products Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Paris Business Products, Inc. ("Paris") sold books with soft covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
March 18, 2011
Consent Judgment
On March 18, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. SBI Incorporated, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant SBI Incorporated ("SBI") sold watering gun/nozzles with grips containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
March 16, 2011
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 16, 2011, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Team Beans, LLC ("Team Beans"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Team Beans sold keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the health hazard...
March 11, 2011
Out-of-Court Settlement
On March 11, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Enesco, LLC ("Enesco"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Enesco sold pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite...
March 8, 2011
Consent Judgment
On March 8, 2011, Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Kmart Corporation ("Sears and Kmart"), 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 Sears and Kmart sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
March 4, 2011
This Proposition 65 action arose from Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and John Moore’s allegations in 2009 that certain fashion accessories containing one or more phthalate chemicals known to cause reproductive harm, specifically di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”), butyl benzyl phthalate (“BBP”), and Di-n-butyl phthalate (“DBP”),...
March 2, 2011
Consent Judgment
On March 2, 2011, Liz Claiborne, Inc. ("Liz Claiborne"), 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 Liz Claiborne sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP...
March 1, 2011
Consent Judgment
On March 1, 2011, Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation ("Phillips-Van Heusen"), 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 Phillips-Van Heusen sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
March 1, 2011
Consent Judgment
On March 1, 2011, the Contra Costa Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Powermax Battery (U.S.A.), Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Powermax Battery (U.S.A.), Inc. ("Powermax") sold flashlights containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
March 1, 2011
Consent Judgment
On March 1, 2011, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Rug Doctor, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Rug Doctor, Inc. ("Rug Doctor") sold carpet cleaners and carpet cleaner hand tool attachment kits containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without...
February 28, 2011
Consent Judgment
On February 28, 2011, Acme Accessories, Inc. ("Acme"), 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 Acme sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate (...
February 28, 2011
Consent Judgment
On February 28, 2011, Collective Brands, Inc. ("Collective"), 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 Collective sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl...
February 28, 2011
Consent Judgment
On February 28, 2011, The Jones Group Inc. ("Jones"), 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 Jones sold products containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate (...
Search Our Site
Subscribe to Our Blogs
Sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date with the latest important news from The Chanler Group
Contact Our Team
Use our online contact form, or visit our offices page for more details on how to reach us.
Want to apply for a grant? Check out our Grant Seeker FAQ.
If you want to contact a whistleblower attorney, please take a look at our Whistleblower Questionnaire.