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. American DJ Supply, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 28, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D alleged that American DJ Supply, Inc. (“ADJ”) sold headphones with vinyl/PVC ear cushions and vinyl/PVC headphone bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on May 27, 2015. Held had alleged that Belkin sold vinyl/PVC coated cables used with security locks containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On May 22, 2015, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Toys “R” Us (“TRU”) executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Wozniak alleged that TRU sold headphones with vinyl/PVC cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On May 21, 2015 the parties involved in the case Wozniak v. 99 Cents Only Stores, LLC executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that 99 Cents Only Stores, LLC (“99 Cents”) sold nylon cooking utensils that contained the chemical 4,4’-Methylenedianiline (“4,4’-MDA”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Ross Acquisition Co. executed a Consent Judgment on May 15, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Ross Acquisition Co. (“Ross”) sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. CORT Business Services Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on May 14, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that CORT Business Services Corporation (“CORT”) sold upholstered furniture with foam padding containing tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the...
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Dynarex Corporation (“Dynarex”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on May 13, 2015. Held had alleged that Dynarex sold vinyl/PVC gloves containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On May 8, 2015, Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Rosanna Imports (“Rosanna”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Rosanna sold vinyl/PVC luggage tags with straps 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. Liberty Glove, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 8, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that Liberty Glove, Inc. (“Liberty Glove”) sold vinyl/PVC aprons containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
On May 5, 2015, Dr. Whitney R. Leeman and settling party Lenovo (United States) Inc. (“Lenovo”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Leeman had alleged that Lenovo sold headphones with vinyl/PVC components and/or cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Classic Imports, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 4, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Classic Imports, Inc. (“Classic Imports”) sold vinyl/PVC keychains containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Sam Ash Music Corporation executed a Consent Judgment on April 30, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that Sam Ash Music Corporation (“Sam Ash”) sold microphones with vinyl/PVC cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Factories Connection, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on April 30, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Factories Connection, Inc. (“Factories Connection”) sold back scratchers with vinyl/PVC grips or other components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
Citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and settling party Marukai Corporation (“Marukai”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on April 30, 2015. Held had alleged that Marukai sold dried hijiki-varietal seaweed containing the chemical arsenic in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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Citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Allary Corporation (“Allary”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on April 30, 2015. Held had alleged that Allary sold pouches with vinyl/PVC zipper pulls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
