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 May 29, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., made against settling party The Boden Co. (“Boden”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Boden sold vinyl/PVC scrubber grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
Whistleblower Laurence Vinocur resolved his allegations against the defendant Wild Sales, LLC (“Wild Sales”) in the case Vinocur v. Jesper Office, LLC when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on May 29, 2014. In this enforcement action, Vinocur alleged that Wild Sales sold padded upholstered chairs containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations against defendant Grocery Outlet, Inc. (“Grocery Outlet”) were resolved on May 27, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Held alleged that Grocery Outlet sold padded upholstered bar stools, ottomans, and storage boxes containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-...
The parties involved in the case Held v. E & E Co., Ltd. executed a Consent Judgment on May 23, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that E & E Co., Ltd. (“E & E”) sold pillows with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in the State of California without...
Whistleblower Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Reimers Furniture Mfg., Inc. (“Reimers”) were resolved on May 22, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Reimers sold padded upholstered chairs containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP...
The parties involved in the case Held v. Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 21, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that United Pet Group, Inc. (“United Pet Group”) sold pond nets with vinyl/PVC hand grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in the State of...
The parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on May 21, 2014, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., made against settling party Marshalltown Company (“Marshalltown”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Marshalltown sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party MTD Products Company (“MTD”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on May 21, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that MTD sold tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
In the enforcement action Vinocur v. True Design, Inc., et al., citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant The Music People (“Music People”) were resolved on May 20, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Music People sold upholstered furniture products including benches with...
Whistleblower Laurence Vinocur resolved his allegations against the defendant Ontel Products Corporation (“Ontel”) in the case Vinocur v. Studio Designs, Inc., et al. when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on May 19, 2014. In this enforcement action, Vinocur alleged that Ontel sold orthopedic seat cushions with foam padding containing the flame...
Whistleblower Laurence Vinocur resolved his allegations against the defendant Bojer, Inc. (“Bojer”) in the case Vinocur v. Bojer, Inc. when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on May 16, 2014. In this enforcement action, Vinocur alleged that Bojer sold foam-filled seat cushions containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Beaumont Designs, Inc. (“Beaumont”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on May 15, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Beaumont sold vinyl/PVC toiletry/cosmetic bags containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
On May 14, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., made against settling party T. Christy Enterprises (“T. Christy”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that T. Christy sold vinyl/PVC knife grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Skyline Furniture Mfg., Inc., et al., citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) were resolved on May 14, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Costco sold upholstered furniture products with foam...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Brimer v. Pro Performance Sports, LLC, et al. executed a Consent Judgment on May 14, 2014, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendants Pro Performance Sports, LLC (“Pro Performance”) and The Sports Authority, Inc. (“Sports Authority”) sold flag football sets...
