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 November 13, 2012, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon.com") sold footwear containing excessive levels of the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP")...
On November 7, 2012, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Warner Manufacturing Company, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Warner Manufacturing Company ("Warner") sold tools with grips containing the heavy metal lead and the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
On November 5, 2012, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Random House, Inc. ("Random House"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Random House sold books with vinyl covers containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of...
On October 31, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Aminco International (USA), Inc. ("Aminco"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Aminco sold zipper pulls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the...
On October 31, 2012, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling defendant Clover Needlecraft, Inc. ("Clover"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Moore's allegations that Clover sold pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On October 29, 2012, citizen enforcer Anthony Held, Ph.D., P.E. and settling defendant Tender Corporation, both in its own right and d/b/a Adventure Medical Kits ("Tender"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Tender sold first aid cases containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
On October 26, 2012, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling defendant Hallmart Collectibles, Inc. ("Hallmart"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Englander's allegations that Hallmart sold pillows containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP") in the State of California without providing...
On October 25, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant MSRF, Inc. ("MSRF"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that MSRF sold mugs with colored artwork or designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On October 24, 2012, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Moore v. Shinn Fu Company of America, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore's allegations that the defendant Shinn Fu Company of America, Inc. ("Shinn Fu"), sold stools with vinyl seats containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("...
The Honorable Lynn Duryee of the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment on October 23, 2012, in the enforcement action Moore v. Natco Products Corporation, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer John Moore’s allegations that the defendant The Sports Authority, Inc. (“Sports Authority”) sold exercise/fitness mats, sauna suits, and Bender...
The Honorable Mark H. Pierce of the Santa Clara County Superior Court granted the parties’ motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case Brimer et al. v. 3M Company, et al., on October 23, 2012. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcers Russell Brimer, John Moore, and Peter Englander’s allegations that sixteen defendants sold hand tools,...
The Honorable Mark H. Pierce of the Santa Clara County Superior Court granted the parties’ motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case Brimer et al. v. 3M Company, et al., on October 23, 2012. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcers Russell Brimer, John Moore, and Peter Englander’s allegations that sixteen defendants, including 3M...
The Honorable Mark H. Pierce of the Santa Clara County Superior Court granted the parties’ motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case Brimer et al. v. 3M Company, et al., on October 23, 2012. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcers Russell Brimer, John Moore, and Peter Englander’s allegations that sixteen defendants, including AWI...
The Honorable Mark H. Pierce of the Santa Clara County Superior Court granted the parties’ motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case Brimer et al. v. 3M Company, et al., on October 23, 2012. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcers Russell Brimer, John Moore, and Peter Englander’s allegations that sixteen defendants, including Boston...
The Honorable Mark H. Pierce of the Santa Clara County Superior Court granted the parties’ motion to approve the Consent Judgment in the case Brimer et al. v. 3M Company, et al., on October 23, 2012. This enforcement action resolved citizen enforcers Russell Brimer, John Moore, and Peter Englander’s allegations that sixteen defendants, including...
