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 As You Sow v. Hach Company, et al. matter, heard in the San Francisco County Superior Court, was entered on December 26, 1995. The Consent Judgment resolved private enforcer As You Sow's allegations that the defendant Hach Company ("Hach") manufactured, sold and distributed systems for water analysis (hereinafter "products...
A Consent Judgment in the As You Sow v. J.W. Harris Company, Inc., et al. matter, heard in the Marin County Superior Court was entered on December 26, 1995. The Consent Judgment resolved private enforcer As You Sow's allegations that the defendant J.W. Harris Company, Inc. ("JW") sold solvents containing toluene, methylene chloride, nickel, cobalt, chromium...
A Consent Judgment in the As You Sow v. A.W. Chesterton Company, et al. matter, heard in the San Francisco County Superior Court, was entered on December 18, 1995. The Consent Judgment resolved private enforcer As You Sow's allegations that defendant A.W. Chesterton Company ("AW") sold paints and solvents containing nickel and nickel compounds, toluene and...
In 1995, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in As You Sow v. Bridge Products, Inc., et al., which resolved private enforcers As You Sow's allegations that defendant Bridge Products, Inc. ("BP") sold certain paints and solvent products containing toluene in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
On November 22, 1995, the Superior Court of California in and for the county of Marin entered a Consent Judgment in As You Sow v. Star Finishing Products, Inc., et al., which resolved private enforcer As You Sow's allegations that the defendant Star Finishing Products, Inc. ("Star") sold certain paints and solvent products containing toluene in the State of...
On November 6, 1995, the parties involved in the case As You Sow v. Snap Products, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment, which resolved private enforcer As You Sow's allegations that the defendant Snap Products sold certain paints and solvent products containing toluene, methylene chloride, perchloroethylene, and/or trichloroethylene in the State of California...
On October 30, 1995, the Superior Court of California in and for the county of San Francisco entered a Consent Judgment in As You Sow v. Sureguard, Inc., et al., which resolved private enforcers As You Sow's allegations that the defendant Sureguard sold certain paints and solvent products containing toluene in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On January 5, 1996, the San Mateo Superior Court entered a settlement in the form of a judgment in the matter of As You Sow v. Products/Techniques, Inc., et al. (Case No. 394820). The settlement, executed October 12, 1995, resolved As You Sow's claim that Products/Techniques, Inc. ("PTI") sold paint and coating products containing the Proposition 65-listed...
The Superior Court of California In and For the City and County of San Francisco entered a Consent Judgment in As You Sow v. Gaco Western, Inc., et al. in 1995, which resolved private enforcers As You Sow's allegations that the defendant Gaco Western, Inc. ("Gaco") sold certain paints and solvent products containing toluene and/or lead oxide in the State of...
The Superior Court of California in and for the county of San Francisco entered a Consent Judgment in 1995 in As You Sow v. Parker-Hannifin Corporation, et al., which resolved private enforcer As You Sow's allegations that the defendant Parker-Hannifin Corporation ("PHC") sold certain paints and solvent products containing toluene in the State of California...
On August 11, 1995, the San Francisco Superior Court entered the stipulated judgment submitted by Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and distributors of paints, adhesives, sealants and other chemical products, Curtis Industries, Inc. and Fullwell Products (Case No. 969175). The judgment resolved AYS's allegations that Curtis and Fullwell...
The Superior Court of California In and For the County of Marin entered a Consent Judgment in 1995 in As You Sow v. Miller-Stephenson Chemical Company, Inc., et al., which resolved private enforcer As You Sow's allegations that the defendant Miller-Stephenson Chemical Company, Inc. ("MSC") sold certain paints and solvent products containing toluene and/or...
On July 28, 1995, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and adhesives manufacturer, Eclectic Products, Inc., resolved AYS's allegations that Eclectic sold adhesives containing perchloroethylene without providing a health hazard warning in violation of Proposition 65. Perchloroethylene is listed pursuant to Proposition 65 as a chemical that is...
On July 28, 1995, Proposition 65 private enforcer, As You Sow, and settling industrial adhesives manufacturer, Sika Corporation, entered into a settlement resolving AYS's allegation that Sika sold adhesives containing toluene, toluene diisocyanate, 4, 4'-methylenedianiline, formaldehyde (gas), and crystalline silica in the State of California without providing the...
In a settlement reached on July 14, 1995, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and manufacturer of paint and cleaning products, Kar Products, settled pending litigation and resolved AYS's claims regarding alleged violations of Proposition 65 by Kar. The notice of violation and complaint alleged that Kar violated Proposition 65 when it sold...
