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.
Whistleblower Laurence Vinocur resolved his allegations against the defendant Kids II, Inc. (“Kids II”) in the case Vinocur v. Kids II, Inc. when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on April 9, 2014. In this enforcement action, Vinocur alleged that Kids II sold foam cushioned nursery pillows and activity gyms containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Aurora Wholesalers, LLC (“Aurora”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on March 31, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Aurora sold vinyl/PVC football flags containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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In the enforcement action Englander v. Home Meridian Holdings, Inc., citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Steve Silver Company (“Steve Silver”) were resolved on March 31, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Steve Silver sold upholstered chairs with foam padding...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against settling party Brentwood Originals, Inc. (“Brentwood”) were resolved on March 31, 2014, when the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. In this matter, Englander alleged that Brentwood sold upholstered seat cushions with foam padding containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-...
On March 25, 2014, the parties involved in the enforcement action Leeman v. Ivy Classic Industries, Inc. executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., made against settling party Ivy Classic Industries, Inc. (“Ivy Classic”). In this matter, Leeman alleged that Ivy Classic sold...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Home Meridian Holdings, Inc., citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Stanley Furniture Company, Inc. (“Stanley”) were resolved on March 25, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Stanley sold upholstered furniture including chairs...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant MooreCo, Inc. (“MooreCo”) were resolved on March 24, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that MooreCo sold padded upholstered chairs containing the flame retardant tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) in the State...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Grand Basket Co., Inc., citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Grand Basket Co., Inc. (“Grand Basket”) were resolved on March 21, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Grand Basket sold patio chairs with foam padding containing the...
In the enforcement action Englander, et al. v. Z Gallerie, citizen enforcers Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Z Gallerie (“Z Gallerie”) were resolved on March 20, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander and Held alleged that Z Gallerie sold upholstered chairs with...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Hans Johnsen Company, whistleblower Peter Englander resolved his allegations against the defendant Hans Johnsen Company (“Hans Johnsen”) when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on March 20, 2014. In this case, Englander alleged that Hans Johnsen sold seat post binders with vinyl/PVC handles containing the...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Crabtree & Evelyn, Ltd. (“Crabtree & Evelyn”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on March 19, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that Crabtree & Evelyn sold toiletry bags with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Stein Mart, Inc., et al., citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant StyleCraft Home Collection, Inc. (“StyleCraft”) were resolved on March 19, 2014, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that StyleCraft sold padded upholstered chairs with foam...
The parties involved in the case Held v. GSI Outdoors, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 18, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E., alleged that GSI Outdoors, Inc. (“GSI”) sold camping cookware with vinyl and/or PVC coated handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate and flasks with leather...
Whistleblower Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party GB Tools & Supplies, LLC (“GB Tools”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on March 10, 2014, which resolved Held’s allegations that GB Tools sold wiring tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties involved in the enforcement action Leeman v. Howard Berger Co. LLC executed an agreement on March 7, 2014. In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that the defendant Howard Berger Co. LLC (“Howard Berger”) sold hearing protection products with vinyl/PVC ear cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
