Chanler Case Archive

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.

firm casework - enforcement

Format: 2019-07-17
Format: 2019-07-17
August 17, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 17, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Sur La Table, Inc. (“Sur La Table”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Sur La Table sold wine carriers with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
August 16, 2018
Lead
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 16, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Primex, Inc. (“Primex”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Primex sold rain gauges with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.    As part of the...
August 14, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 14, 2018, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Newell Brands, Inc. (“Newell”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Newell sold vinyl/PVC sink mats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
August 14, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 14, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party WirthCo Engineering, Inc. (“WirthCo”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that WirthCo sold string vinyl/PVC battery clamp cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
August 14, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 14, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Chauvet & Sons, LLC (“Chauvet”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Chauvet sold vinyl/PVC cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
August 10, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 10, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Idea Nuova, Inc. (“Idea Nuova”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Idea Nuova sold string light cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
August 10, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 10, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Berkshire Fashions, Inc. (“Berkshire”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Berkshire sold vinyl components in or on hats or caps containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite...
August 3, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 3, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party GSM Marketing, L.L.C. (“GSM”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that GSM sold flagging tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
August 2, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On August 2, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party CRC Industries, Inc. (“CRC”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that CRC sold vinyl/PVC-based products containing the phthalate di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
July 30, 2018
Lead
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 30, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Bradshaw International, Inc. (“Bradshaw”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Bradshaw sold measuring cups with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
July 23, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 23, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Fourstar Group USA Inc. (“Fourstar”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Fourstar sold vinyl/PVC greenhouse covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
July 20, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 20, 2018, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Spencer Spirit Holdings Inc. and Spencer Gifts LLC (“Spencer”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Spencer sold vinyl/PVC tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
July 19, 2018
Lead
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 19, 2018, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Dick Blick Holdings, Inc. (“DBH”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that DBH sold brass compass wheels containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.    As part of the settlement, DBH...
July 17, 2018
Lead
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 17, 2018, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling party Essendant Co. (“Essendant”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Held had alleged that Essendant sold battery clamp handles containing heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.    As part of the...
July 17, 2018
DEHP
Out-of-Court Settlement
On July 17, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Shaghal Ltd. (“Shaghal”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Shaghal sold vinyl/PVC tools containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...