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April 3, 2019
On April 3, 2019, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Pilot Inc. (“Pilot”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Pilot sold glass jars with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.    As part of the settlement...
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February 21, 2019
On February 21, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Peter Pauper Press, Inc. (“Peter Pauper”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Peter Pauper sold vinyl wall decals containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the...
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DEHP
February 15, 2019
On February 15, 2019, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party RGGD, Inc. (“RGGD”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that RGGD sold ornaments with vinyl windows containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
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DEHP
August 10, 2018
On August 10, 2018, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Idea Nuova, Inc. (“Idea Nuova”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Idea Nuova sold string light cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
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DEHP
May 3, 2018
The parties involved in the case Englander  v. Kurt S. Adler, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on May 3, 2018.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Peter Englander alleged that Kurt S. Adler, Inc. (“Adler”) sold Christmas stockings containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
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Lead
March 2, 2018
On March 2, 2018, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc. (“Pier 1”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Pier 1 sold LED light cords containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health...
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DEHP
October 5, 2017
The parties involved in the case Vinocur v. Creative Co-Op, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 5, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur alleged that Creative Co-op, Inc. (“Creative Co-op”) sold jars and juice glasses with exterior decorations containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite...
Lead
October 2, 2012
The Chanler Group’s groundbreaking case against fifteen manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of Halloween products for children and adults was resolved on October 2, 2012, when the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Forum Novelties, Inc. et al.  The Halloween Group  enforcement action resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E....
April 12, 2017
On April 12, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Collins International Co., Ltd. (“Collins”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Collins sold vinyl/PVC jewelry boxes containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
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DEHP
March 2, 2017
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on March 2, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Home Essentials & Beyond, Inc. (“Home Essentials”) sold glass canisters, glass jars, and glass mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the...
Lead