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 June 22, 1995, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and manufacturer of chromatography products, Restek Corporation, submitted their May 18, 1995, settlement to the San Francisco Superior Court for approval and entry as a judgment. The settlement resolved pending litigation between AYS and Restek; AYS alleged that Restek violated Proposition...
On July 10, 1995, the Marin County Superior Court approved the settlement reached between Proposition 65 Private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and solvents and coatings manufacturer, Advanced Packaging & Products Company d/b/a PJH Brands. The June 19, 1995, settlement resolved AYS's allegation that APP violated Proposition 65 when it sold certain paints...
In a stipulated judgment agreed to by the parties and entered by the Marin County Superior Court on June 19, 1995, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and ink and marking products manufacturer, Ideal Stencil Machine & Tape Company, resolved AYS's claims that Ideal sold ink and marking products containing the Proposition 65-listed...
In a stipulated judgment entered as a judgment by Marin County Superior Court on June 16, 1995 (Case No. 162032), Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and paint products manufacturer, Surface Protection Industries, Inc., reached a resolution of the claims alleged in AYS's July 29, 1994, 60-day notice of violation of Proposition 65. In its...
On June 5, 1995, Proposition 65 Private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and manufacturer of paints, solvents, and cleaning chemicals, Bowman Distribution Division and Barnes Group, Inc., submitted their settlement to the San Francisco Superior Court for approval and entry as a judgment. The settlement resolves pending litigation between AYS and Bowman; AYS claimed...
Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and manufacturer of industrial minerals, chemicals, and protective coating products, R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc., reached an agreement on May 31, 1995, resolving allegations made by AYS in two 60-day notices of violation the whistleblower served on RTV on each March 17, 1994, and September 15, 1994. AYS'...
Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and paint and paint products manufacturer, Simpson Coatings Group, Inc., reached an agreement on May 24, 1995, resolving AYS's allegations that Simpson violated Proposition 65 when it failed to warn consumers and other individuals of the health risks associated with exposures to lead, chromium (hexavalent...
In a settlement entered by the Marin County Superior Court as a judgment on May 22, 1995 (Case No. 162692), Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and manufacturer of paints and solvents, E/M Corporation, resolved AYS's claims regarding alleged violations of Proposition 65 by EMC. The complaint filed by AYS alleges that EMC violated Proposition...
Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and distributor of janitorial and cleaning products, Easterday Janitorial Supply Company, reached an agreement on May 18, 1995, resolving AYS's allegations that Easterday sold products containing toluene, perchloroethylene, methylene chloride, and paradichlorobenzene without providing the health hazard...
In a stipulated judgment entered by the Contra Costa County Superior Court (Case No. C 94-04806) on May 15, 1995, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and paint and traffic paint manufacturer, Pervo Paint Company ("Pervo"), agreed to terms resolving AYS' August 25, 1994, 60-day notice of violation of Proposition 65 served on Pervo....
The Marin County Superior court approved and entered the stipulated judgment submitted by Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and distributor of automobile cleaning and maintenance products, Blue Coral, Inc. on May 3, 1995. The judgment resolves AYS' allegations made in the September 23, 1994 60-day notice of violation of Proposition 65 and...
Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and paint, coatings and adhesives manufacturer, Spies Hecker, Inc. ("SHI"), entered a settlement agreement on May 1, 1995, that resolved AYS' claims that SHI violated Proposition 65 when it failed to warn consumers and other individuals in California of the health hazards associated with...
In a settlement reached on April 24, 1995, and entered by the Marin County Superior Court as a judgment on April 27, 1995 (Case No. 162867), Proposition 65 Private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and adhesives manufacturer, Rubatex Corporation, settled pending litigation and resolved AYS' claims regarding alleged violations of Proposition 65 by Rubatex. The...
Proposition 65 Private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and materials manufacturer, The Dexter Corporation ("Dexter"), entered a settlement agreement on April 20, 1995, that resolves AYS' claims that Dexter violated Proposition 65 when it failed to warn consumers and other individuals of the health hazards associated with exposures to toluene,...
In a settlement reached on April 13, 1995, and entered by the Marin County Superior Court as a judgment on April 17, 1995 (Case No. 162323), Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and chemicals manufacturer, Tremco Autobody Technologies ("TAT"), settled pending litigation and resolved AYS' claims regarding alleged violations of...
