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 Wozniak v. Certified International Corp. executed a Consent Judgment on December 21, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Certified International Corp. (“Certified”) sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On December 18, 2015, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party Avedis Zildjian Co. (“Zildjian”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moorberg had alleged that Zildjian sold musical instrument bags with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 18, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Dr. Whitney R. Leeman alleged that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (“Honda”) sold vinyl/PVC cords and clamp grips containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”),...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Lifetime Brands, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 17, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Lifetime Brands, Inc. (“Lifetime”) sold products with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On December 16, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Origin Point Brands, LLC (“Origin”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Origin sold hardware cloth made with vinyl/PVC containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Polyform Products Company, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 16, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Polyform Products Company, Inc. (“Polyform”) sold vinyl/PVC art tool pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Gibson Pro Audio Corp., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on December 16, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Gibson Pro Audio Corp. and Gibson Brands, Inc. (collectively, “Gibson”) sold headphones made with with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On December 14, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party 3N Optical, Inc. (“3N Optical”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that 3N Optical sold vinyl eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. Jobar International, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 14, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Jobar International, Inc. (collectively, “Jobar”) sold vinyl/PVC back stretchers and vinyl/PVC toilet seat cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
On December 14, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Vic Firth Company (“Vic Firth”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Vic Firth sold headphones with vinyl/PVC ear cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Custom LeatherCraft Mfg. Co., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 13, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P. E. alleged that Custom LeatherCraft Mfg. Co., Inc. (“CLC”) sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Philips Holding USA Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on December 11, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Philips Holding USA Inc. and Philips North America Corporation (collectively, “Philips”) sold headphones with vinyl/PVC earhooks containing the phthalate...
On December 11, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Classic Accessories, Inc. (“Classic Accessories”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Classic Accessories sold motorcycle tank bags with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On December 11, 2015, citizen enforcer Whitney Leeman, Ph.D and settling party Acme United Corporation (“Acme”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Acme sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 11, 2015, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg and settling party Alvin and Company, Inc. (“Alvin”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moorberg had alleged that Alvin sold stools with vinyl/PVC upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
