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.
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Tuesday Morning Corporation, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on June 1, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Tuesday Morning Corporation and Tuesday Morning, Inc. (collectively, “Tuesday Morning”) sold vinyl/PVC earphone cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On May 31, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Fascinations, Inc. (“Fascinations”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Fascinations sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On May 26, 2017, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Alex Orthopedic, Inc. (“Alex Orthopedic”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Alex Orthopedic sold wrist splints with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 26, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc. (“E.T. Browne”) sold sunscreen containing the chemical benzophenone in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. ...
On May 23, 2017, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Racing Products Group, Inc. (“Racing Products”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Racing Products sold tire pressure gauges with tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Upton Tea Imports, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 22, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Upton Tea Imports, LLC (“Upton”) sold dried teas containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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The parties involved in the case Englander v. ASA Electronics LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 22, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that ASA Electronics LLC (“ASA”) sold headphones with vinyl/PVC headbands and ear cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Weaver Leather, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on May 19, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Weaver Leather, LLC (“Weaver Leather”) sold exhibitor harnesses with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Green Leaf, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 3, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Green Leaf, Inc. (“Green Leaf”) sold vinyl/PVC ball valve grips and vinyl/PVC wires containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Held v Icon Health & Fitness executed a Consent Judgment on May 3, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held alleged that ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (“ICON”) sold vinyl/PVC exercise mats containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and diisononyl phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Spectrum Brands, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 2, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“Spectrum”) sold lanterns and other light products, including but not limited to, flashlights and headlamps, with handles and/or other components containing the...
On May 1, 2017, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party AS America, Inc. (“AS America”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that AS America sold vinyl/PVC hoses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On April 28, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling parties Landry’s Inc. and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurants, Inc. (collectively, “Landry’s”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Landry’s sold footwear with vinyl/PVC straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On April 27, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling parties Wilton Brands LLC and Wilton Industries, Inc. (collectively, “Wilton”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Wilton sold glassware with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Moore v Altadis U.S.A. Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 27, 2017. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Altadis U.S.A. Inc. (“Altadis”) sold golf accessory bags with vinyl/PVC components or other components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
