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.
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Ready America, Inc. (“Ready America”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement on March 12, 2015. Moore had alleged that Ready America sold backpacks with vinyl/PVC handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
On March 10, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Dr. Whitney R. Leeman made against settling party Pyramex Safety Products, LLC (“Pyramex”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Pyramex sold hearing protection with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
On March 9, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Dr. Whitney R. Leeman made against settling party DPI, Inc. (“DPI”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that DPI sold vinyl/PVC cases for electronics containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Newell Rubbermaid Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 6, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Newell Rubbermaid Inc., Calphalon Corporation, Irwin Industrial Tool Company, and Sanford, L.P. (collectively, “Newell”) sold nylon cooking utensils containing the chemical 4,4’-...
On March 6, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Dr. Whitney R. Leeman made against settling party Apothecary Products, Inc. (“Apothecary”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Apothecary sold vinyl/PVC cases for pill/medication organization containing the phthalate chemical di...
On March 5, Mark Moorberg and settling party Lynco Distribution, Inc. (“Lynco”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moorberg had alleged that Lynco sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
The parties involved in the case Moorberg v. RGH Enterprises, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 3, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Mark Moorberg alleged that RGH Enterprises, Inc. (“RGH”) sold vinyl/PVC pants containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Abad Foam, Inc. (“Abad Foam”) were resolved on March 2, 2015, when the parties entered into a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Abad Foam sold foam containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) intended for use as...
On March 2, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Laurence Vinocur made against settling party Legends Furniture, Inc. (“Legends Furniture”). In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Legends Furniture sold chairs with upholstery containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
The parties involved in the case Held v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 27, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. alleged that John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (“JW&S”) sold books with vinyl/PVC covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
On February 26, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., made against settling party Daiso California LLC (“Daiso”). In this matter, Held alleged that Daiso sold dried seaweed containing the chemical arsenic, earphones with vinyl/PVC cords containing di...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on February 26, 2015. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. (“Johnson”) sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On February 26, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E., made against settling party Interline Brands, Inc. (“Interline”). In this matter, Held alleged that Interline sold certain products containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
On February 26, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. made against settling party Peavey Electronics Corporation (“Peavey”). In this matter, Held alleged that Peavey sold vinyl/PVC guitar straps containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On February 25, 2015, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Dr. Whitney R, Leeman made against settling party Intertape Polymer Corp. (“Intertape”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Intertape sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
