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 San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on August 30, 2000, resolving citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Western-Hoegee and 78 other defendants manufactured, distributed, or sold fishing tackle products containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite Proposition 65 health hazard...
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations against the defendant SIG Manufacturing Company, Inc. ("SIG") were resolved on April 2, 2001, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. DiPirro alleged that SIG sold adhesives and fuel containing the chemicals trichloethylene and nitromethane in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
A Consent Judgment was executed in DiPirro v. Target Stores, Inc.; Dayton Hudson Corporation, et al., on March 29, 2001, which resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendants Target Stores, Inc. ("Target") and Dayton Hudson Corporation ("Dayton") sold fishing tackle products containing the heavy metal lead in the State...
On March 19, 2001, Shimano opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Shimano and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. The San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Supplemental...
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations against the party Unique Sports Products Inc. ("Unique Sports") were resolved on March 14, 2001, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. DiPirro had alleged that Unique Sports manufactured or distributed tape containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing...
On March 12, 2001, Gaines Company (“Gaines”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Gaines and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. The San Francisco County Superior Court...
On March 10, 2001, John Elson d/b/a Squidco, Squidco Fishing, Anglers Distributing, Aztec Mfg., and Varmac Mfg. (“Elson”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Elson and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in California without providing the...
On March 12, 2001, Megabass General Baits Inc. and associated company Megabass USA (US Branch) (collectively “Megabass”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Megabass and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in California without providing the...
On March 12, 2001, Plastilite Corporation and affiliated companies Desarrollo Industrial Costarricense Para La Importacion Y La Exportacion S.A. and Exportacion De Articulos Para La Pesca Deportiva S.A. (collectively “Plastilite”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Plastilite and...
On March 9, 2001, Strike King Lure Company (“Strike King”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Strike King and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. The San Francisco...
On March 9, 2001, Tiemco Ltd. (“Tiemco”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Tiemco and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. The San Francisco County Superior Court...
On March 8, 2001, Acme Tackle Company (“Acme”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Acme and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. The San Francisco County Superior Court...
On March 8, 2001, Daiwa Corporation and affiliated company Daiwa Seiko, Inc. (collectively “Daiwa”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Daiwa and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On March 8, 2001, Gamakatsu USA, Inc. and affiliated companies Gamakatsu Co., Ltd., and Gamakatsu International Co., Ltd. (collectively “Gamakatsu”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Gamakatsu and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in...
On March 8, 2001, O. Mustad & Son (USA), Inc. (“Mustad”) opted into a Supplemental Consent Judgment to resolve citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro’s allegations that Mustad and fourteen other defendants sold fishing tackle containing the heavy metal lead in California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. The San Francisco County...
