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 December 19, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. A.L.S. Industries, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant A.L.S. Industries, Inc. ("A.L.S.") sold cases for mobile electronic devices that contain the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
On December 19, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant LF USA Inc. ("LF") entered into a Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that LF sold placemats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
As part of the settlement, LF...
On December 19, 2012, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. M-D Building Products, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations that the defendant M-D Building Products, Inc. (“M-D”) sold vinyl stair treads containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) and hand tools...
On December 18, 2012, the parties involved in the case Brimer v. Smart Innovations, Inc.; et al. executed a Consent Judgment, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Smart Innovations, Inc. dba Smart Planet (“Smart Innovations”) sold coffee cups with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of...
On December 14, 2012, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Andrews Sport Club, Inc. ("Andrews") entered into a Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Andrews sold belts containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
On December 14, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Merangue International Limited ("Merangue") entered into a Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Merangue sold erasers, pens with vinyl/PVC charm toppers, and vinyl/PVC clipboards containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Whiteside Manufacturing Company ("Whiteside") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 12, 2012. In this matter, Brimer alleged that Whiteside sold coverings for seats containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings...
The Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. GoFit, L.L.C., et al. on December 11, 2012. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant GoFit, L.L.C. ("GoFit") sold mats, exercise balls, and training/sauna fitness suits that contain the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On December 31, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Rhode Island Textile Company, et al. ("Rhode Island") entered into a Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Rhode Island sold shoe horns and tie-out cables containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") and leather laces containing...
On December 11, 2012, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Dynaflex International, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations that the defendant Dynaflex International, Inc. (“Dynaflex”) sold exercise balls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
Whistleblower Peter Englander and settling defendant Penn-Plax, Inc. ("Penn-Plax") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 10, 2012, which resolved Englander's allegations that Penn-Plax sold hand tool grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
On December 6, 2012, the Santa Clara County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Cost Plus, Inc.; Mr. Bar-B-Q, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Mr. Bar-B-Q ("Mr. BBQ") sold gauges with brass components containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
On December 5, 2012, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling defendant Acme United Corporation ("Acme") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Englander's allegations that Acme sold adhesive plastic bandages containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without...
Citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations against the defendant UMA Enterprises, Inc. ("UMA") were resolved on November 30, 2012, when the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. UMA Enterprises, Inc., settling Moore's allegations that UMA sold ottomans, stools, trunks, and other container boxes containing the phthalate...
Whistleblower Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations against the settling party Ricardo Beverly Hills, Inc. ("Ricardo") were resolved on November 29, 2012. In this enforcement action, Held and Ricardo entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Ricardo sold toiletry cases/bags containing the...
