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 29, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party W. Atlee Burpee Company (“Burpee”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Burpee sold vinyl plant ties containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Argento SC by Sicura Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 23, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Argento SC by Sicura Inc. (“Argento”) sold vinyl flask holders containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. The TJX Companies, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 23, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that The TJX Companies, Inc. (“TJX”) sold vinyl jewelry boxes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Gateway Safety. Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 19, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Gateway Safety, Inc. (“Gateway”) sold safety products with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”)...
On April 19, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party C & D Visionary, Inc. (“C&D”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that C&D sold vinyl zipper pulls and vinyl appliqués containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Cascade Designs, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 19, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Cascade Designs, Inc. (“Cascade Designs”) sold vinyl/PVC pot lifter grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
On April 19, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Paoer House Productions, Inc. (“Paper House”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Paper House sold stickers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On April 9, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party National Safety Apparel, Inc. (“National Safety”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that National Safety sold PVC hoods containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On April 9, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Gartner Studios, LLC (“Gartner”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Gartner sold vinyl passport covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On April 4, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Spartina 449 LLC (“Spartina 449”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Spartina 449 sold vinyl journal covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Buyers Products Company executed a Consent Judgment on April 4, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Buyers Products Company (“Buyers Products”) sold vinyl/PVC ratchet tie-downs with grips of varying sizes and construction containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
On April 4, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling parties Poof-Alex Holdings, LLC and Panline USA, Inc. (wholly owned subsidiaries of Alex Brands, and collectively “Alex Brands”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Alex Brands sold vinyl pen pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On April 3, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Western Recreation Industries, Inc. (“Western Recreation”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Western Recreation sold vinyl archery targets containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On April 3, 2019, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Pilot Inc. (“Pilot”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Pilot sold glass jars with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On March 25, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party SZCO Supplies Inc. (“SZCO”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that SZCO sold vinyl pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
