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 February 1, 2011, the Santa Clara County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Brookstone, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Brookstone, Inc. and Brookstone Company, Inc. (collectively "Brookstone") sold luggage tags containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
On January 27, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. OfficeMax Incorporated, which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant OfficeMax Incorporated ("OfficeMax") sold jumbo paperclips with vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
On January 26, 2011, Beiersdorf, Inc. and Beiersdorf North America, Inc. (collectively "Beiersdorf"), executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff, Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Beiersdorf sold products in the State of California containing the...
On January 24, 2011, Claire's Boutiques, Inc. ("Claire's"), executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Claire's sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On January 21, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant World of Jeans & Tops dba MJC ("World of Jeans"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that World of Jeans sold belts containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the health hazard warnings required...
On January 20, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Kmart Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Kmart Corporation ("Kmart"), sold children's vinyl bathroom animal toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On January 19, 2011, Dynasty Footwear Ltd. ("Dynasty"), executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Dynasty sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
On January 18, 2011, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Olympia Tools International, Inc. ("Olympia") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Olympia sold tape measures with hand straps containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On January 18, 2011, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Pro Sports, Inc. d/b/a Champion Sports ("Pro Sports") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Pro Sport sold physical education equipment containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On January 18, 2011, Jeanmarie Creations, LLC ("Jeanmarie Creations"), executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff John Moore's allegations that Jeanmarie Creations sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
On January 13, 2011, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Bell Sports, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Mohawk Industries, Inc. ("Mohawk") sold vinyl flooring containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
On January 6, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Best Brands Consumer Products, Inc. ("Best Brands") sold children's backpacks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in...
On January 5, 2011, Cels Enterprises Inc. ("Cels Enterprises"), executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Cels sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On January 5, 2011, Plano Molding Company ("Plano"), executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that Plano sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On December 15, 2010, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. ("American Eagle"), executed a stipulation for Entry of Judgment whereby it elected to participate in a consolidated Consent Judgment to address the plaintiff Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that American Eagle sold products in the State of California containing the phthalate chemical di(2...
