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 Peter Englander and settling party Amini Innovation Corp. (“Aminir”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on October 28, 2013, which resolved Englander’s allegations that Amini sold vinyl/PVC benches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Legacy Classic Furniture, Inc. (“Legacy”) were resolved on October 26, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Legacy sold padded upholstered kid and teen chairs and other furniture with foam padding containing the flame retardant...
In Englander v. Pet Food Express, Ltd. et al., citizen enforcer Peter Englander resolved his allegations that the defendant Chuck Latham Associates, Inc. (“Chuck Latham”) sold pet grooming hand tools containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Ace Bayou Corp. (Ace Bayou”) were resolved on October 23, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Ace Bayou sold padded upholstered furniture including gaming chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant J.C. Newman Cigar Co. (“J.C. Newman”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on October 23, 2013, which resolved Moore’s allegations that J.C. Newman sold vinyl/PVC humidors containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant The Import Collection (“Import Collection”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on October 23, 2013, which resolved Moore’s allegations that Import Collection sold stools with vinyl/PVC seats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
The parties in the enforcement action Leeman v. Firehouse Restaurant executed a Consent Judgment on October 21, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D.’s allegations that the defendant Firehouse Restaurant, Inc. (“Firehouse”) sold flame-cooked ground beef containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including benz[a]anthracene,...
The Consent Judgment between citizen enforcer Peter Englander and defendant Thermwell Products Co., Inc. (“Thermwell”) was executed October 18, 2013. This agreement resolved Englander’s allegations that Thermwell sold vinyl/PVC sheeting containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
The Settlement Agreement between citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp. (“Hagen”) was executed on October 17, 2013. This out-of-court agreement resolved Englander’s allegations that Hagen sold clamp lamps and nail trimmers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
Whistleblower John Moore resolved his allegations against the defendant G.H. Meiser & Co. (“Meiser”) in the enforcement action Moore v. G.H. Meiser & Co., et al., when the parties executed a Consent Judgment on October 16, 2013. In this matter, Moore alleged that Meiser sold tire deflators that contain the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Minson Corporation (“Minson”) were resolved on October 16, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Minson sold padded upholstered furniture including chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl...
Citizen enforcers Laurence Vinocur and Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Kmart Corporation (“Kmart”) in the case Englander, et al. v. Cheyenne Industries, LLC, et al. were resolved on October 14, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander and Vinocur filed claims against thirteen furniture companies...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Jofran Sales, Inc. (“Jofran”) were resolved on October 14, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Jofran sold padded upholstered chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“...
Citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur’s allegations against defendant Z-Line Designs, Inc. (“Z-Line”) were resolved on October 14, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Vinocur alleged that Z-Line sold padded upholstered office chairs with foam padding containing the flame retardants tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate...
Citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations against defendant Theodore Alexander USA, Inc. (“Theodore Alexander”) were resolved on October 14, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment. In this matter, Englander alleged that Theodore Alexander sold padded upholstered furniture including chairs with foam padding containing the flame...
