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 Held v. RV Designer, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on January 10, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that RV Designer and Woodbridge, Inc. (collectively, “RV Designer”) sold vinyl/PVC seat covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
On January 8, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Prinsco, Inc. (“Prinsco”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Prinsco sold vinyl tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
On January 2, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Multipet International, Inc. (“Multipet”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Multipet sold pet carriers with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On December 27, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Streamline Importing Inc. (“Streamline”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Streamline sold vinyl/PVC tool pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On December 23, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Kester LLC (fka Kester, Inc.) (“Kester”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Kester sold solder containing lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement, Kester...
On December 21, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (“QEP”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that QEP sold knee pads with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On December 21, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Neogen Corporation (“Neogen”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Neogen sold stethoscopes with vinyl tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On December 21, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Lowe's Home Centers LLC (“Lowe's”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Lowe's sold vinyl/PVC greenhouse covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. LB Marketing, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on December 21, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that LB Marketing, Inc. (“LB Marketing”) and Best Buy Co., Inc. (“Best Buy”) (collectively, “Parties”) sold vinyl headlamp cords and...
On December 20, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling parties Valvoline Inc. and Valvoline LLC (collectively, “Valvoline”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Valvoline sold vinyl tubing containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Little Earth Productions, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 18, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Little Earth Productions, Inc. (“Little Earth”) sold tote bags with handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Tierra-Derco International, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 13, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Tierra-Derco International, Inc. (“Tierra-Derco”) sold products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Standard Motor Products, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 12, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Standard Motor Products, Inc. (“SMP”) sold wiring instruments with vinyl/PVC coated wires containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Maped Helix USA, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on December 11, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Maped Helix USA, Inc. (“Maped Helix”) sold cutting mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On December 7, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Pyramex Safety Products, LLC (“Pyramex”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Pyramex sold safety glasses with nose pads containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
