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.
Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower As You Sow entered into a settlement agreement with nail polish and enamel manufacturer and distributor American International Industries Group ("AIIG") on October 2, 1993. The settlement, which the parties submitted to the San Francisco Superior Court for approval and entry as a judgment, resolved AYS's...
On August 31, 1993, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower As You Sow and cosmetics manufacturers Max Factor & Company and Noxell Corporation entered an agreement resolving contentious litigation between the two parties. AYS commenced the private enforcement action on November 18, 1992, when it began issuing 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 to...
On August 24, 1993, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, entered a settlement agreement with seven cosmetic, beauty and salon service industry members: Essie Cosmetics, Inc., Creative Nail Design, Vital Nails, Inc./Develop 10, Jessica Cosmetics International, Inc., Orly International, Inc., OPI Products, Inc., and American International...
Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association ("CTFA") reached a settlement on August 20, 1993, that resolved AYS's allegations that thirteen national cosmetic manufacturers violated Proposition 65 by failing to warn consumers and other individuals in the state of California that the nail...
The Honorable Ollie Marie-Victoire, Judge of San Francisco Superior Court, entered a Judgment on August 13, 1993, according to the terms of the settlement reached between Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and manufacturer of nail enamel and nail care products, Miss Marion Cosmetics, Inc. ("MMC"). The settlement resolved a private...
On July 22, 1993, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower As You Sow and cosmetics manufacturer Maybelline, Inc. entered an agreement resolving AYS's 60-Day Notice of Violation of Proposition 65 to Maybelline as well as pending litigation between the parties (As You Sow v. Revlon, Inc. et al., San Francisco Superior Court Case, No.CGC-93- 950766). The...
On July 20, 1993, the Honorable Ollie Marie-Victoire of the San Francisco Superior Court entered the Stipulated Judgment submitted for approval and entry by Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and cosmetics manufacturer, Conopco, Inc. d/b/a/ Chesebrough-Ponds USA Co. and Elizabeth Arden, Co. (collectively, "Conopco"). The parties'...
On June 30, 1993, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower As You Sow and cosmetics manufacturer Revlon, Inc. entered an agreement resolving litigation between the two parties. AYS commenced the private enforcement action on November 18, 1992, when it served Revlon with a 60-Day Notice of Violation of Proposition 65. After no public enforcer elected to prosecute...
Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and fragrance and cosmetics manufacturer, Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc. ("Dior"), entered an agreement resolving AYS's 60-Day Notice of Violation of Proposition 65 to Dior as well as pending litigation that commenced on May 6, 1993 in As You Sow v. Orly International, Inc. et al., San Francisco...
Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and Tevco, Inc., supplier of nail enamel and care products in bulk quantity (5, 30, and 55 gallon containers) to cosmetic and salon service industry members, entered an agreement resolving litigation commenced on April 5, 1993, in the consolidated action, As You Sow v. Orly International, Inc., et al., Case No...
In the enforcement action Environmental Defense Fund v. Tru-Test Manufacturing Co., the Honorable Stuart R. Pollak of the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on March 27, 1992. In this matter, the not-for-profit organization Environmental Defense Fund (“EDF”), represented by Cliff Chanler, alleged that the defendant Tru-Test...
