Pewter, Brass & Other Metals

Elevated levels of lead have been found in pewter, brass, and other metal products by clients of The Chanler Group. As a neurotoxin, lead is a heavy metal that, at elevated levels, has been known to damage the nervous system in both adults and children, especially children’s brains.  Research has shown that repeated exposure to lead cumulatively affects the developing nervous system and, over time, can lead to attention problems, learning disabilities, short-term memory loss, behavioral problems, and diminished intellectual ability.  Pewter, brass, and other metal consumer products containing lead expose consumers to this reproductive toxicant because such products are often intended for beverage consumption, food consumption, or frequent handling.   

The Chanler Group’s clients have taken action against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of metal products containing lead that were sold to consumers in the State of California without providing the required health hazard warnings.  Cases such as Leeman v. Hortense B. Hewitt Company; Party City Corporation, underscore The Chanler Group’s clients’ commitment to reformulating products such that the offensive toxin is virtually eliminated.  Where products cannot be reformulated, the firm’s clients ensure that a clear and reasonable warning is presented so that citizens can make informed decisions about their selection and use of the consumer product.

To review legal agreements which The Chanler Group’s clients have reached with companies that sell pewter, brass, and other metal products containing lead, please see the cases below.