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.
A Consent Judgment in the DiPirro v. Northern Tool & Equipment Co., et al. matter, heard in the Alameda County Superior Court, was entered on May 7, 2003. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Northern Tool & Equipment Co. sold power tools containing lead (or lead compounds), crystalline silica, arsenic...
The Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in DiPirro v. Loctite Corporation, et al. on April 7, 2003. The settlement resolved the allegations of citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro that defendant Loctite Corporation sold certain lubricant products containing mineral oils, and that such mineral oils contain chemicals listed as carcinogens by the State of...
On February 26, 2003, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in DiPirro v. Adams Apple Distributing, L.P., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Adams Apple Distributing, Inc. sold light bulbs with one or more solder points on the base containing lead in the State of California without providing...
A Consent Judgment in the DiPirro v. MMF Industries, et al. and DiPirro v. Office Depot, Inc. matter, heard in the Alameda County Superior Court, was entered on January 29, 2003. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendants MMF Industries, Block and Company, Inc., Office Depot, Inc. (collectively referred to as...
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's suit against Wahl Clipper Corporation concluded on December 21, 2002, when a Consent Judgment was executed in DiPirro v. Wahl Clipper Corporation, resolving DiPirro's allegations that Wahl Clipper sold power tools whose customary use and application are likely to produce fumes, gases or dust containing lead, crystalline silica,...
A Consent Judgment in the DiPirro v. Advantage Publishers Group, et al. matter, heard in the Alameda County Superior Court, was entered on December 18, 2002. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Advantage Publishers Group sold books with lead-containing paint or ink in the State of California without providing...
A Consent Judgment in the DiPirro v. Illinois Tool Works, Inc., et al. matter, heard in the Alameda County Superior Court, was entered on November 14, 2002. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Illinois Tool Works, Inc. ("Illinois") sold staining colors and fluids containing lead and lead compounds...
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's suit against Pier 1 Imports, Inc. concluded through a Consent Judgment that was executed on December 11, 2002. The agreement resolved DiPirro's allegations that Pier 1 sold frames with flowers and votive holders containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and defendant Slide Products, Inc. reached a settlement in the form of a Consent Judgment that was executed on November 22, 2002, in DiPirro v. Slide Products, Inc. The settlement resolved DiPirro's allegations that Slide Products sold cleaning and degreaser products containing the toxin trichloroethylene in the State of California...
A Consent Judgment in the DiPirro v. Byron Originals, Inc., et al. matter, heard in the San Francisco County Superior Court, was entered on November 20, 2002. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Byron Originals, Inc. sold model engine fuel containing nitromethane in the State of California without providing...
A Consent Judgment in the DiPirro v. The Bell Group, et al. matter, heard in the Alameda County Superior Court, was entered on November 20, 2002. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that defendant The Bell Group ("Bell") sold solder containing the heavy metal lead and lead compounds in the State of California without...
A Consent Judgment in the DiPirro v. Jepson, Inc., et al. matter, heard in the Alameda County Superior Court, was entered on September 18, 2002. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Jepson, Inc. ("Jepson") sold power tools, accessories, hand tools, and building tools containing lead (or lead...
A Consent Judgment in the DiPirro v. Autotype Americas, Inc., et al. matter, heard in the Alameda County Superior Court, was entered on October 21, 2002. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Autotype Americas, Inc. sold certain Blueline Autobond X products containing methylene chloride in the State of...
The Chanler Group’s groundbreaking case against fifteen manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of Halloween products for children and adults was resolved on October 2, 2012, when the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Forum Novelties, Inc. et al. The Halloween Group enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held...
A Consent Judgment in the DiPirro v. Amerway, Inc., et al. matter, heard in the Alameda County Superior Court, was entered on September 18, 2002. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendants Amerway, Inc. and Grobet File Company of America, Inc. (collectively "Amerway") sold solder products containing lead...
