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 December 15, 2006, The Honorable Peter J. Busch of the San Francisco Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Austram, Inc; Armstrong Garden Centers Inc. on December 15, 2006. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendants Austram, Inc. ("Austram") and Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc. ("Armstrong...
The Oakland branch of the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on December 13, 2006, in Brimer v. McCaulou's Department Store; Ganz, Inc. In this enforcement action, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendants McCaulou's, Inc., ("McCoulou's") and Ganz, Inc. ("Ganz") sold glassware, mugs, and other...
The San Francisco County Superior court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. ETS Express, Inc., et al on December 12, 2006. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that The Vernon Company ("Vernon") sold ceramicware with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead on the exterior in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On November 15, 2006, the Honorable Ronald E. Quidachay granted the parties' motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case Brimer v. Blue Sky Brands, Inc.; The Paragon Gifts, Inc.; Bits & Pieces, Inc. In this matter, Russell Brimer alleged that Blue Sky Brands, Inc., The Paragon Gifts, Inc., and Bits and Pieces, Inc. ("Blue Sky") manufactured,...
On October 19, 2006, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Leeman v. Monogram International, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Dr. Leeman's allegations that the defendants Monogram International and United Pacific sold stained mugs and other ceramicware with artwork or designs on the exterior containing the heavy metal lead in the...
The Honorable Peter J. Busch entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Specialty Sports Ventures, LLC, et al. on October 12, 2006. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that the defendant, Specialty Sports Ventures, LLC dba Heavenly Sports ("SSV"), sold glassware and ceramicware with colored artwork containing the heavy metal lead and/or cadmium...
Spirit Products, Ltd. elected to address its Proposition 65 liability by opting into the terms of the Consent Judgment entered by the San Francisco Superior Court in the matter of Russell Brimer v. The Boelter Companies, et al. on August 11, 2006. In doing so, it became a member of a class of settling defendants who agreed to virtually eliminate the heavy metals lead and...
Sherwood Brands, Inc. elected to address its Proposition 65 liability by opting into the terms of the Consent Judgment entered by the San Francisco Superior Court in the matter of Russell Brimer v. The Boelter Companies, et al. on August 9, 2006. In doing so, it became a member of a class of settling defendants who agreed to virtually eliminate the heavy metals lead...
Elegant Dining Products and Volume Distributors, Inc. (collectively “Elegant Dining”) elected to address their Proposition 65 liability by opting into the terms of the Consent Judgment entered by the San Francisco Superior Court in the matter of Russell Brimer v. The Boelter Companies, et al. on July 10, 2006. In doing so, Elegant Dining became a...
Winchester Mystery House Gift Shop LLC elected to address its Proposition 65 liability by opting into the terms of the Consent Judgment entered by the San Francisco Superior Court in the matter of Russell Brimer v. The Boelter Companies, et al. on June 28, 2006. In doing so, it became a member of a class of settling defendants who agreed to virtually eliminate the heavy...
Alco Industries, Inc. elected to address its Proposition 65 liability by opting into the terms of the Consent Judgment entered by the San Francisco Superior Court in the matter of Russell Brimer v. The Boelter Companies, et al. on June 27, 2006. In doing so, it became a member of a class of settling defendants who agreed to virtually eliminate the heavy metals lead...
College Bookstores of America, Inc. elected to address its Proposition 65 liability by opting into the terms of the Consent Judgment entered by the San Francisco Superior Court in the matter of Russell Brimer v. The Boelter Companies, et al. on June 27, 2006. In doing so, it became a member of a class of settling defendants who agreed to virtually eliminate the heavy...
Florida State Distributors Inc. elected to address its Proposition 65 liability by opting into the terms of the Consent Judgment entered by the San Francisco Superior Court in the matter of Russell Brimer v. The Boelter Companies, et al. on June 27, 2006. In doing so, it became a member of a class of settling defendants who agreed to virtually eliminate the heavy...
Global Products, Inc. elected to address its Proposition 65 liability by opting into the terms of the Consent Judgment entered by the San Francisco Superior Court in the matter of Russell Brimer v. The Boelter Companies, et al. on June 27, 2006. In doing so, it became a member of a class of settling defendants who agreed to virtually eliminate the heavy metals lead...
Asdak International dba OGGI Corporation elected to address its Proposition 65 liability by opting into the terms of the Consent Judgment entered by the San Francisco Superior Court in the matter of Russell Brimer v. The Boelter Companies, et al. on June 26, 2006. In doing so, it became a member of a class of settling defendants who agreed to virtually eliminate the...
