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 July 14, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Conair Corporation ("Conair") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Conair sold vinyl bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On July 6, 2009, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. The Beistle Co., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant The Beistle Co. ("Beistle") sold soft inflatable vinyl balls, party hats, and duck bead necklaces containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On July 2, 2009, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. UPD, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E.'s allegations that the defendant UPD, Inc. ("UPD") sold backpacks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing...
On July 1, 2009, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Southwest Specialty Foods, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Southwest Specialty Foods, Inc. ("Southwest") sold mugs and other ceramic containers intended for the consumption of food or beverages with colored...
On June 30, 2009, the Orange County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Kittrich Corporation; J.C. Collins, Inc.; MLB Clubhouse, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Kittrich Corporation ("Kittrich") sold sporting toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
On June 26, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Pumpkin Patch LLC (“Pumpkin Patch”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Pumpkin Patch sold pre-walk shoes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
On June 24, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Two's Company, Inc. ("Two's Company") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Two's Company sold vinyl keychains and shopping totes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On June 23, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Stephen Joseph, Inc. (“Stephen Joseph”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Stephen Joseph sold children’s vinyl coin holder keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On June 21, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant SUI International, Ltd. (“SUI”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that SUI sold vinyl magnets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On June 12, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Toys "R" Us, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Toys "R" Us, Inc. ("TRU") sold children's products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On June 11, 2009, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Dyno LLC dba Dyno Merchandise ("Dyno") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Dyno sold vinyl coated tape measures containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On June 11, 2009, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Boston Warehouse Trading Corp., resolving citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. ("Boston") sold ceramic mugs and other ceramic tableware products intended for the consumption of food or beverages with colored...
On June 5, 2009, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Allary Corporation ("Allary") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Allary sold vinyl coated tape measures containing the heavy metal lead and the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On June 4, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Direct Resources International, Inc. (“Direct Resources”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Direct Resources sold inflatable vinyl toys/children’s items containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On May 29, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Easter Unlimited, Inc. (“Easter Unlimited”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Easter Unlimited sold soft vinyl balls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
