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.
In the enforcement action Brimer v. Jack Richeson & Company, Inc., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on April 30, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Jack Richeson & Company, Inc. (“Jack Richeson”) sold vinyl/PVC art supply pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
Whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman’s allegations against settling party The Grand Del Mar Resort, L.P. (“The Grand”) were resolved on April 30, 2013, when the parties executed a Settlement Agreement. In this case, Leeman alleged that The Grand sold flame-cooked ground beef burgers containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including benz[a]...
Settling party Argento SC by Sicura Inc. (“Argento”) and citizen enforcer Russell Brimer entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on April 30, 2013, resolving Brimer’s allegations that Argento sold headphones with vinyl/PVC components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Ames True Temper, Inc., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on April 26, 2013, which shall be reviewed by the Santa Clara County Superior Court. The case resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Ames True Temper, Inc. (“Ames”) sold tools with grips containing the phthalate...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling party Spectra Merchandising International, Inc. (“Spectra”) were resolved on April 26, 2013, when the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. In the case, Brimer alleged that Spectra sold earphones with vinyl/PVC cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations against settling party Speen & Company, Inc. (“Speen”) were resolved on April 25, 2013, when the parties entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement. Held alleged that Speen sold footwear containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
Whistleblower Peter Englander and settling party Master Magnetics, Inc. (“Master Magnetics”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on April 25, 2013, which resolved Englander’s allegations that Master Magnetics sold hand tools with grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of...
In the enforcement action Brimer v. R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, et al., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on April 25, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (“R.R. Donnelley”) sold coverings for books containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate...
In the enforcement action Held v. Urban Decay Cosmetics LLC, the parties executed a Consent Judgment on April 24, 2013, which will eventually be reviewed by the Santa Clara County Superior Court. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.’s allegations that the defendant Urban Decay Cosmetics LLC (“Urban Decay”)...
Settling party Sculpture House, Inc. (“Sculpture House”) and citizen enforcer Russell Brimer entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on April 24, 2013, resolving Brimer’s allegations that Sculpture House sold vinyl/PVC art supply pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
In the enforcement action Englander v. Boston American Corp., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on April 24, 2013. The case resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander’s allegations that the defendant Boston America Corp. (“Boston”) sold child-oriented adhesive bandages, such as Hello Kitty bandages, containing the phthalate chemical di(2...
Citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations against the defendant Orgill, Inc. (“Orgill”) were resolved on April 22, 2013, when the parties executed a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Orgill, Inc. In this enforcement action, which will be reviewed by the Alameda County Superior Court, Moore alleged that Orgill sold tools with grips and PVC/vinyl rainwear...
Whistleblower Peter Englander and settling party Superior Tool Corporation (“Superior Tool”) entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on April 17, 2013, which resolved Englander’s allegations that Superior Tool sold hand tools with grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations against settling party Bank-A-Count Corporation (“Bank-A-Count”) were resolved on April 15, 2013, when the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. Brimer alleged that Bank-A-Count sold vinyl/PVC checkbook covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State...
In the enforcement action Brimer v. Skullcandy, Inc. the parties executed a Consent Judgment on April 15, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Skullcandy, Inc. (“Skullcandy”) sold headphones with vinyl/PVC ear cushions containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
