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.
On December 6, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Galison Publishing LLC (“Galison”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Galison sold vinyl/PVC game bags 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 Brimer v. Kencove Farm Fence, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 27, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Kencove Farm Fence, Inc. (“Kencove”) sold tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Moore v. Ancient Graffiti, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on November 21, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer John Moore alleged that Ancient Graffiti, Inc. (“Ancient Graffiti”) sold glass rain gauges with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
On November 5, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Bushnell Holdings, Inc. (“Bushnell”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Interline sold shooting glasses with vinyl or plastic components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Uriah Products, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on November 5, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Uriah Products, LLC (“Uriah”) sold alligator clip covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On November 1, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Standard Sales, Inc. (“Standard Sales”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Standard Sales sold backpacks with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On November 1, 2018, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling party Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Company (“Vaughan & Bushnell”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Brimer had alleged that Vaughan & Bushnell sold safety glasses with nose pads containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
On October 31, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Interline Brands, Inc. (“Interline”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Interline sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
On October 29, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Alliance Sports Group, L.P. (“Alliance Sports”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Alliance Sports sold sport/safety glasses containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
The parties involved in the case Englander v. Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 23, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (“Bed Bath & Beyond”) sold vinyl/PVC inflatables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Radians, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 22, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Radians, Inc. (“Radians”) sold gloves with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On October 19, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Dramm Corporation (“Dramm”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that JS sold aprons with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
On October 16, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Carson Optical, Inc. (“Carson Optical”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Carson Optical sold vinyl eyewear pouches containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
On October 16, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling parties JC USA Inc. and Jewett-Cameron Company (collectively, “JC”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that JC sold vinyl/PVC greenhouse covers containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. American Exchange Time LLC executed a Consent Judgment on October 12, 2018. In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that American Exchange Time LLC (“American Exchange Time”) sold watch bands containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State...
