In the News
April 2, 1992
Eight months after quitting big-firm law, Clifford Chanler is making his mark as outside counsel for environmentalists.
If the creators of Shannon’s Deal – the defunct television show about a big-firm attorney who chucks it all to champion the little guy – wanted to revive the series with a 1990’s environmentally-correct twist, they might consider...
March 25, 1992
In a series of lawsuits brought under Proposition 65, three paint stripper manufacturing companies were forced to warn customers of the potential cancer risk of the toxic chemicals used in their production or to stop distributing the products in California. The multitude of lawsuits against violating manufacturers have resulted in the removal of methylene chloride and the...
March 16, 1992
Environmentalists have forced four companies to pull a line of paint strippers that contain a carcinogen. Critics say they are pushing the state’s toxics-control law beyond its intended uses.
In a display of Proposition 65’s power, four companies have agreed to pull a line of carcinogen-containing paint strippers out of California rather than face prosecution by...
Cliff Chanler, environmental defense fund, paint stripper, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 enforcement action
March 1, 1995
As You Sow prosecuted major manufacturers of automobile paint for violation of California's toxic-substances law, Proposition 65. The manufacturers agreed to warn consumers that their products contained lead, cadmium and chromium, all of which are deadly chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects. The settlements require two of the largest manufacturers to remove...
September 15, 2008
Excerpted from the full article at Prop. 65 Clearinghouse:
Tony Held continues to file and settle cases concerning DEHP in children’s products despite the Attorney General’s questioning of the relevance of some of the settlements. Held has sent a total of 114 60-day notices since June of last year. The most recent notices were filed in August. Held has settled with...
March 23, 1993
Thousand of caged rats, mice, and other rodents are used to test common environmental and household chemicals in order to identify potential health hazards and assist in setting Federal regulations. But now animal-studies are experiencing doubts about their validity and worth in regards to human effects. So much evidence has uncovered that chemicals frequently have wholly...
March 1, 1995
As You Sow prosecuted thirty companies under terms that the defendants failed to properly warn users about the dangers of toxins in their products, including adhesives and auto paints containing lead, cadmium and chromium. The thirty companies have agreed to stop introducing new products in California with these known toxics. As You Sow also won $1.2 million in penalties...
January 24, 1995
In the largest analysis of birth defects undertaken, California officials discovered that despite increases in prenatal care and screening programs, birth defects in the state have not declined.
July 7, 1993
Four nail-polish manufacturers have settled lawsuits with As You Sow involving illegal chemical use in their products. As You Sow, an environmental group, sued Revlon Inc., Pavlon Ltd., Jonel, and Artmatic USA Cosmetics for use of toluene, a chemical known to cause birth defects. The companies have settled, agreeing to stop using toluene in their products and halt distribution...
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