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.
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. A & E Incorporated executed a Consent Judgment on January 9, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that A & E Incorporated (“A & E”) sold retractable test leads with exterior coverings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Global Amici, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 29, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Global Amici, Inc. (“Global Amici”) sold glass jars with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Arctic Cat Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 28, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Arctic Cat Inc. (“Arctic Cat”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components and stickers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On December 22, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Learning Resources, Inc. (“LR”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that LR sold vinyl/PVC greenhouse covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On December 21, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Mercer Tool Corp. (“Mercer”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Mercer sold vinyl/PVC pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On December 21, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Logo Brands, Inc. (“Logo”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Logo sold vinyl/PVC zipper pulls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Wilson Hunt International Ltd. executed a Consent Judgment on December 19, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Wilson Hunt International Ltd. (“Wilson Hunt”) sold bags containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”), diisononyl phthalate (“...
On December 18, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Barbaras Development, Inc. (“Barbaras”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Barbaras sold vinyl/PVC tablecloths containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 18, 2017, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Kennedy International DS (“Kennedy”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Kennedy sold trays with vinyl/PVC coverings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 14, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party MerchSource, LLC (“MerchSource”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that MerchSource sold vinyl/PVC faux leather material containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 13, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Liberty Hardware Mfg. Corp. (“Liberty”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Liberty sold vinyl/PVC safety treads containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 6, 2017, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party King Service Holding Inc. (“King Service”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that King Service sold portable greenhouses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Jazwares, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on December 5, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Jazwares, LLC (“Jazwares”) sold amplifiers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On December 1, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Oatey Co. (“Oatey”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Oatey sold vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
On November 30, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Dat’l Do-It, Inc. (“Dat’l Do-It”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Dat’l Do-It sold boxes and other packaging containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
