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 April 14, 2017, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Starwest Botanicals, Inc. (“Starwest”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Starwest sold dried teas (loose leaf and bagged) containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
On April 14, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Ducati North America, Incorporated (“Ducati”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Ducati sold vinyl/PVC keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On April 12, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Collins International Co., Ltd. (“Collins”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Collins sold vinyl/PVC jewelry boxes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Mafcote, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on April 12, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Mafcote, Inc. and Royal Consumer Products, LLC (collectively, “Defendants”) sold vinyl/PVC poster carriers and vinyl lettering containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. LaRose Industries, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on April 10, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that LaRose Industries LLC (“LaRose”) sold vinyl/PVC speaker cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Held v. CCA Industries, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 6, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that CCA Industries, Inc. (“CCA”) sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On March 31, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party LeeMarc Industries, Inc. (“LeeMarc”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that LeeMarc sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Gonzales Enterprises, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 29, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Gonzales Enterprises, Inc. (“Gonzales”) sold earphones with cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. The Naterra Company executed a Consent Judgment on March 27, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Naterra International, Inc. (“Naterra”) sold vinyl/PVC toiletry bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On March 24, 2017, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Glenoit LLC (“Glenoit”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Glenoit sold vinyl/PVC napkin rings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On March 24, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party NIBCO INC. (“NIBCO”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that NIBCO sold vinyl/PVC ball valves with hand grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. The Upper Deck Company executed a Consent Judgment on March 23, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that The Upper Deck Company, a Nevada Corporation (“Upper Deck”) sold vinyl/PVC portfolio covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Prime Enterprises, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 22, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Prime Enterprises, Inc. (“Prime”) sold sunscreen products containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On March 21, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Sellers Publishing, Inc. (“Sellers Publishing”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Sellers Publishing sold vinyl/PVC planner covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On March 20, 2017 citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Well Luck Co., Inc. (“Well Luck”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Well Luck sold green tea containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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