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 Moorberg v. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on December 10, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., The Black & Decker Corporation, and Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. (collectively, “Stanley”) sold vinyl/PVC tool pouches...
On December 9, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party TG Medical (U.S.A.), Inc. (“TG Medical”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that TG Medical sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 8, 2015, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., and settling party Shalom International Corp. (“Shalom”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Shalom sold vinyl/PVC inflatable boot shapers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Raley’s and H.E. Butt Grocery Company executed a Consent Judgment on December 8, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Raley’s and H.E. Butt Grocery Company (“H.E. Butt”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-methylenedianiline (“4,4’-...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Sunbelt U.S.A., Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 8, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Sunbelt U.S.A., Inc. (“Sunbelt”) sold vinyl/PVC eyewear cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Pomona Quality Foam, Inc. (“Pomona”) were resolved on December 7, 2015, when the parties entered into an a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Pomona sold foam used as padding in upholstered furniture containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)...
On December 4, 2015, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party McKesson Corporation ( “McKesson”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that McKesson sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 3, 2015, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party The Gerson Company (“Gerson”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Gerson sold LED light cords and strings containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On December 3, 2015, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Revenue Creations LLC (“Revenue Creations”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Revenue Creations sold vinyl/PVC-coated laptop security cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Howard Berger Co., LLC executed a Consent Judgment on December 3, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Howard Berger Co., LLC (“HBC”) sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and vinyl/PVC gloves...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Sport Squad LLC executed a Consent Judgment on December 1, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Sport Squad LLC (“Sport Squad”) sold vinyl/PVC racquet cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Tabletops Unlimited, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 2, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Tabletops Unlimited, Inc. (“Tabletops”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-Methylenedianiline ("4,4'-MDA") in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 30, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. (“Techtronic”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
On November 24, 2015, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Jem Accessories Inc. (“Jem”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Jem sold vinyl/PVC headphone cords 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 Moorberg v. Bentex Group, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 24, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Bentex Group, Inc. (“Bentex”) sold tumblers with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
