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 September 30, 2008, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Advance Watch Company, Ltd., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Advance Watch Company, Ltd. ("Advance Watch") has been in the chain of distribution of toys or other children's products containing the...
On September 26, 2008, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling defendant Barney’s Restaurant (“Barney’s”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Leeman’s allegations that Barney’s sold flame-broiled hamburgers containing the chemicals benz[a]anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[b]fluoranthene,...
On September 18, 2008, the San Diego-North County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Legoland California, LLC, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D.'s allegations that the defendant Legoland California, LLC ("Legoland") sold flame-broiled hamburgers containing the chemicals benz[a]anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[b]...
On September 17, 2008, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. M.Z. Berger & Company, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant M.Z. Berger & Company, Inc. ("M.Z.") sold children's watches containing di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
On September 17, 2008, 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 Unique Industries, Inc. ("Unique") sold children's bath toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
On September 5, 2008, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Smith News Company, Inc. dba Smith Novelty Company (“Smith”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held’s allegations that Smith sold children’s bibs, toys, and bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On August 26, 2008, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Cost Plus, Inc. ("Cost Plus") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Cost Plus sold children's toys containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
On August 20, 2008, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Peachtree Playthings, Inc. ("Peachtree") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Peachtree sold sporting toys/children's items containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the...
On August 18, 2008, the Sacramento 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 Franklin Sports, Inc. ("Franklin") sold sporting toys/children's items designed to be used by children under six years of age...
On August 6, 2008, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Regent Baby Products Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Regent Baby Products Corporation ("Regent") sold children's toys and childcare items containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On August 5, 2008, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Delivery Agent, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Delivery Agent, Inc. ("Delivery") sold ceramic mugs and other ceramic containers with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead and cadmium on the...
On August 4, 2008, the Sacramento County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Darice, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Darice, Inc. ("Darice") sold children's products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
On July 22, 2008, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Bangkit (U.S.A.) Inc. ("Bangkit") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Bangkit sold children's art smocks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California...
On July 22, 2008, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant The Gerson Company ("Gerson") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Gerson sold soft toddler toys such as rubber ducks, frogs, and other animal figures containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On June 30, 2008, the Fresno County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Fiesta Food Warehouse; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that defendants Fiesta Food Warehouse, LLC and Fiesta Mexicana Market, L.P. (collectively "Fiesta") sold ceramic mugs and other ceramic containers with colored artwork...
