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 Leeman v. Beam Suntory Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 12, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Beam Suntory Inc. (“Beam”) sold drinking glasses with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Pacific Cycle Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 7, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Pacific Cycle Inc. (“Pacific”) sold vinyl/PVC audio cords or cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Enermax USA Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on October 5, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Ecomaster Technology Corp., fka Enermax USA Corporation (“Ecomaster”) sold vinyl/PVC earphone cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Allsop, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 3, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Allsop, Inc. (“Allsop”) sold earphone components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Forty Four Group LLC executed a Consent Judgment on September 30, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Forty Four Group LLC (“Forty Four”) sold headphones with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
On September 29, 2016, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. and settling party Monoprice, Inc. (“Monoprice”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Monoprice sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape, tool kit cases with vinyl/PVC components, and vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On September 27, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Bigmouth Inc. (“Bigmouth”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Bigmouth sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips and vinyl/PVC erasers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and mugs with exterior designs...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Lehigh Consumer Products LLC executed a Consent Judgment on September 26, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Lehigh Consumer Products LLC (“Lehigh”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Dundas Jafine Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 22, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Dundas Jafine Inc. (“Dundas”) sold vinyl/PVC coated cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Briggs Medical Service Company executed a Consent Judgment on September 22, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Briggs Medical Service Company (“Briggs”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Plews, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 22, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Plews, Inc. (“Plews”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On September 21, 2016, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Do It Best Corp. (“Do It Best”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Do It Best 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 Brimer v. Silver Creek Leather Co., LLC executed a Consent Judgment on September 20, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Silver Creek Leather Co., LLC (“Defendant”) sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On September 15, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Anderson Brass Company (“ABCo”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that ABCo sold RV water heater drain valves containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Total Resources International Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on September 14, 2016. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Total Resources International Inc. (“Total Resources”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of...
