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 November 7, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Symtek, Inc. (“Symtek”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Symtek sold USB cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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The parties involved in the case Moore v. K&M International, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 7, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that K&M International, Inc. (“K&M”) sold vinyl/PVC keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Eden Foods, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 6, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Eden Foods, Inc. (“Eden”) sold dried twig teas containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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The parties involved in the case Englander v. The Orvis Company, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 3, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that The Orvis Company, Inc. (“Orvis”) sold tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
On November 3, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Kikkerland Design, Inc. (“Kikkerland”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Kikkerland sold vinyl/PVC bicycle reflectors containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
On October 30, 2017, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Kalan LP (“Kalan”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Kalan sold vinyl/PVC suction cups containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
On October 26, 2017, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D. and settling party Boyt Harness Company, L.L.C. (“Boyt”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Boyt sold hydration bladders with vinyl/PVC tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On October 25, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Cantech Industries, Inc. (“Cantech”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Cantech sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Kraft Tool Company executed a Consent Judgment on October 24, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Kraft Tool Company (“Kraft”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalates (“DINP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. FLP, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on October 19, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that FLP, LLC (“FLP”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Lyman Products Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on October 10, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Lyman Products Corporation (“Lyman”) sold brass hammer pins containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Waxman Industries, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 10, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Waxman Industries, Inc. (“Waxman”) sold hose coupling nuts containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. ...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Creative Co-Op, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 5, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Creative Co-op, Inc. (“Creative Co-op”) sold jars and juice glasses with exterior decorations containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
On September 18, 2017, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Rhode Island Textile Company (“RI Textile”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that RI Textile sold vinyl/PVC bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. L.D.F. Industries, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 11, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that L.D.F. Industries, Inc. (“L.D.F.”) sold vinyl/PVC rainsuits containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
