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 28, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Mary Meyer Corporation ("Mary Meyer") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Mary Meyer sold soft vinyl toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
On May 28, 2009, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Easton Sports, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendants Easton Sports, Inc. and Easton/Bell Sports, Inc. (collectively "Easton") sold miniature and regular-sized children's vinyl baseball gloves and...
On May 27, 2009, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in DiPirro v. Newegg Inc., resolving citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Newegg Inc. ("Newegg") distributed and/or sold motherboards with solder containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On May 27, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Rico Industries, Inc. (“Rico Industries”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Rico Industries sold soft vinyl products imprinted with sports team logos containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On May 20, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Idea Nuova, Inc. (“Idea Nuova”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Idea Nuova sold children’s vinyl backpacks and vinyl pillows containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
On May 16, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Hunter Mfg., LLP (“Hunter”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Hunter sold vinyl charm keyrings/keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On May 15, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Rainbow West Apparel, Inc. (“Rainbow West”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Rainbow West sold children’s PVC outerwear containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and...
On May 12, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Dollar Empire, LLC (“Dollar Empire”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Dollar Empire sold children’s wear with vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On May 11, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Washington Shoe Company (“Washington Shoe”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Washington Shoe sold children’s raincoats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
On May 5, 2009, citizen enforcers Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and Russell Brimer and settling defendant Creata (USA) Inc. (“Creata”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer’s allegations that Creata sold mugs with colored artwork or designs containing the heavy metal lead and Held’s allegations that Creata sold...
On May 1, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant A.W. Faber-Castell USA, Inc. ("Faber-Castell) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Faber-Castell sold children's vinyl backpacks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On May 1, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendants Turn Up the Music, Inc. and TUTM Entertainment, Inc. (collectively "TUTM") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that TUTM sold children's vinyl toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On April 30, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Poof-Slinky, Inc. ("Poof-Slinky") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Poof-Slinky sold children's vinyl bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and children's toys...
On April 24, 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 defendants Save Mart Supermarkets ("Save Mart") and Food Maxx ("Food Maxx") sold infant's and children's items containing the...
On April 13, 2009, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Baby Togs, Inc. ("Baby Togs") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Baby Togs sold children's clothing ensembles with shoes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
