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In response to increasing and overwhelming evidence that decorations appearing on the exterior surfaces of ceramicware and glassware (and in some instances inside the vessel) contain detectable levels of lead and cadmium, The Chanler Group client, Russell Brimer, initiated enforcement actions...

firm casework - enforcement

January 25, 2017
Lead
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Frankford Candy LLC executed a Consent Judgment on January 25, 2017.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D. alleged that Frankford Candy LLC (“Frankford”) sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
January 19, 2017
Lead
Out-of-Court Settlement
On January 19, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Uncas International LLC (“Uncas”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Uncas sold mugs 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,...
January 19, 2017
Lead
Out-of-Court Settlement
On January 19, 2017, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Castle Brands Inc. (“Castle Brands”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Castle Brands sold glassware with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part of...
December 2, 2016
Lead
Out-of-Court Settlement
On December 2, 2016, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Creative Co-op, Inc. (“Creative Co-op”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Vinocur had alleged that Creative Co-op sold glass jars with exterior decorations containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
November 7, 2016
Lead
Out-of-Court Settlement
On November 7, 2016, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling party Tri-Coastal Design Group, Inc. (“Tri-Coastal”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement.  Moore had alleged that Tri-Coastal sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. As part...
November 2, 2016
Lead
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Brimer v. Kaltex North America, Inc., et al. executed a Consent Judgment on November 2, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer alleged that Kaltex North America, Inc. and Revman International Inc. (“Defendants”) sold tumblers with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
October 12, 2016
Lead
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Perseus Books, LLC executed a Consent Judgment on October 12, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that CLP PB, LLC (f/k/a Perseus Books, LLC) (“PB”) sold mugs with exterior decorations containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the...
October 12, 2016
Lead
Consent Judgment
The parties involved in the case Leeman v. Beam Suntory Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on October 12, 2016.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Beam Suntory Inc. (“Beam”) sold drinking glasses with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health...