Chanler Case Archive

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.

firm casework - enforcement

Format: 2021-08-27
Format: 2021-08-27
February 21, 2000
Out-Of-Court Settlement
On February 21, 2000, citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro, and settling party Wen Products, Inc. entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that Wen sold certain soldering products in the State of California that contain, or whose customary use and application are likely to produce fumes or gases which may contain chemicals...
February 18, 2000
Out-Of-Court Settlement
On February 18, 2000, citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro, and settling party Hunt Corporation entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that Hunt sold certain soldering irons and soldering tips which expose users to the heavy metal lead and formaldehyde in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
February 15, 2000
Out-Of-Court Settlement
On February 15, 2000, citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro, and settling party Tri Star International, Inc. entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that TSI sold certain soldering products in the State of California that contain, or whose customary use and application are likely to produce fumes or gases which may contain...
February 14, 2000
Consent Judgment
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and Midwest Model Aircraft Company d/b/a K & S Engineering entered into a settlement agreement on February 14, 2000, later approved and entered as a Consent Judgment by the Alameda County Superior Court, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that K & S sold soldering equipment containing the heavy metal lead and the toxin...
February 7, 2000
Lead
Out-Of-Court Settlement
On February 7, 2000, citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro, and settling party Avery Outdoors, Inc. entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that Avery sold certain sporting goods containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part of the settlement, Avery...
February 7, 2000
Lead
Out-Of-Court Settlement
On February 7, 2000, citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro, and settling party Contact East, Inc. entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that Contact East sold certain Edsyn, Pace, and Antex soldering irons which produce fumes or gases which contain or may otherwise bring a user of the products in contact with chemicals...
February 2, 2000
Cadmium, Lead
Out-Of-Court Settlement
On February 2, 2000, citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and settling party Coloramics LLC entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that Coloramics sold certain glaze products that contained one or more of the Proposition 65 listed chemicals, including the heavy metal lead and cadmium, in the State of California without...
January 24, 2000
Out-Of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on January 24, 2000 with Nobara, Inc., Shu Uemura Cosmetics, Inc.,  and Japanese corporations d/b/a Shu Uemura Beauty Boutique (collectively referred to as “Shu Uemura”).  This Agreement was later brought before the San Francisco County Superior Court for approval on...
December 10, 1999
Lead, Toluene
Out-Of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and settling party Custom Accessories, Inc. ("Custom Accessories") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 10, 1999, resolving DiPirro's allegations that Custom Accessories distributes adhesive products that contain toluene and soldering iron, and solders that contain the heavy metal lead, in the State...
December 6, 1999
Out-Of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and settling party American Art Clay Co. ("AACC") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 6, 1999, resolving DiPirro's allegations that AACC sold products containing lead, cadmium, cobalt, crystalline silica, and toluene in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
December 6, 1999
Toluene
Out-Of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and Contract Coatings Corporation entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 6, 1999. This Agreement was later brought before the San Francisco County Superior Court for approval on January 3, 2000. The Settlement Agreement resolved DiPirro's allegations that Contract Coatings sold paints, enamels, stains, and paint...
December 3, 1999
Consent Judgment
The Superior Court of Alameda County entered a Consent Judgment in DiPirro v. Laguna Clay Company, et al., (No. H209107-3) on December 3, 1999, which resolved citizen enforcer DiPirro's allegations that Laguna manufactured and distributed ceramic glazes and other products containing the heavy metal lead, cobalt, and/or crystalline silica in the State of California...
December 2, 1999
Out-Of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and Duncan Enterprises, Inc. entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 2, 1999.  This agreement was later brought before the Alameda County Superior Court for approval on January 11, 2000.  The Settlement Agreement resolved DiPirro’s allegations that Duncan sold paint glazes containing lead and...
November 30, 1999
Cadmium
Consent Judgment
Michael DiPirro and Indium Corporation of America entered into a settlement agreement on September 30, 1999, which resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that Indium manufactured, distributed, or sold welding, brazing, and soldering products containing cadmium in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. Pursuant...
November 29, 1999
Out-Of-Court Settlement
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and Do It Best Corp. entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on November 29, 1999.  This agreement was later brought before the Alameda County Superior Court for approval on December 2, 1999.  The Settlement Agreement resolved DiPirro’s allegations that DIB sold: (1) soldering products that contain, or whose...