Automotive Products
Automotive Products

The Chanler Group's clients have initiated many Proposition 65 enforcement actions against companies that sell a variety of automotive products, including automotive tools, chemicals, electrical components, and accessories that contain detectable levels of phthalates and the heavy metal lead.  These substances are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm.

As a neurotoxin, lead negatively affects the nervous system, 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 deficit, learning disabilities, short-term memory loss, behavioral problems, and diminished intellectual ability.

Phthalates are "plasticizers," substances added to plastic components and materials in consumer products to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity.  The Chanler Group's clients regularly investigate the presence of phthalate chemicals such as di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"),  butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), and Di-n-butyl phthalate ("DBP") which are often found in consumer products.

The Chanler Group, on behalf of its clients, has secured settlements from many automotive companies in which the companies have agreed to reformulate their products to either virtually eliminate the presence of phthalates and lead or provide Proposition 65 health hazard warnings. The Chanler Group and its clients continue to closely monitor this industry in order to protect consumers from exposure to chemicals such as phthalates and lead. 

To review legal agreements whichThe Chanler Group's clients have reached with companies that sell automotive products, please see the cases below.

firm casework - enforcement

As You Sow v. Akzo Nobel Corporation, et al.
February 23, 1996
Acrylamide, Arsenic, Benzene, Cadmium, DEHP, Toluene
Consent Judgment
In a Stipulated Judgment entered by the San Mateo County Superior Court (Case No. CIV-394326) on February 23, 1996, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower As You Sow and paint and paint-products manufacturer Akzo Nobel Corporation resolved five 60-day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 that AYS served on Akzo between July 29, 1994, and August 7, 1995. The...
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As You Sow v. Amrep, Inc., et al.
December 27, 1995
Formaldehyde (gas), Methylene Chloride, Tetrachloroethylene, Toluene
Consent Judgment
A Consent Judgment in the As You Sow v. Amrep, Inc., et al. matter, heard in the San Francisco County Superior Court, was entered on December 27, 1995. The Consent Judgment resolved private enforcer As You Sow's allegations that the defendant Amrep, Inc. ("Amrep") sold solvents, cleaners, polishes, adhesive sprays, and degreasers containing formaldehyde,...
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As You Sow v. Bowman Distribution Division, Inc., et al.
June 5, 1995
Antimony Oxide (Antimony Trioxide), Asbestos, Benzene, Carbon, DEHP, Lead, Methylene Chloride, Nickel, Saccharin, Tetrachloroethylene, Toluene
Consent Judgment
On June 5, 1995, Proposition 65 Private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and manufacturer of paints, solvents, and cleaning chemicals, Bowman Distribution Division and Barnes Group, Inc., submitted their settlement to the San Francisco Superior Court for approval and entry as a judgment. The settlement resolves pending litigation between AYS and Bowman; AYS claimed...
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As You Sow v. Pervo Paint Company, et al.
May 15, 1995
Lead, Toluene
Consent Judgment
In a stipulated judgment entered by the Contra Costa County Superior Court (Case No. C 94-04806) on May 15, 1995, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and paint and traffic paint manufacturer, Pervo Paint Company ("Pervo"), agreed to terms resolving AYS' August 25, 1994, 60-day notice of violation of Proposition 65 served on Pervo....
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As You Sow v. Blue Coral, Inc., et al.
May 3, 1995
Bitumens, Cadmium, Methylene Chloride, Silica, Tetrachloroethylene, Toluene
Consent Judgment
The Marin County Superior court approved and entered the stipulated judgment submitted by Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and distributor of automobile cleaning and maintenance products, Blue Coral, Inc. on May 3, 1995. The judgment resolves AYS' allegations made in the September 23, 1994 60-day notice of violation of Proposition 65 and...
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As You Sow v. The Dexter Corporation, et al.
April 20, 1995
Benzene, Chromium, Lead, Methylene Chloride, Tetrachloroethylene, Toluene, Toluene diisocyanate
Consent Judgment
Proposition 65 Private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and materials manufacturer, The Dexter Corporation ("Dexter"), entered a settlement agreement on April 20, 1995, that resolves AYS' claims that Dexter violated Proposition 65 when it failed to warn consumers and other individuals of the health hazards associated with exposures to toluene,...
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As You Sow v. Tremco Autobody Technologies, et al.
April 13, 1995
Benzene, Crystalline Silica, Methylene Chloride, Talc Containing Asbestiform Fibers, Toluene
Consent Judgment
In a settlement reached on April 13, 1995, and entered by the Marin County Superior Court as a judgment on April 17, 1995 (Case No. 162323), Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and chemicals manufacturer, Tremco Autobody Technologies ("TAT"), settled pending litigation and resolved AYS' claims regarding alleged violations of...
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As You Sow v. Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc., et al.
February 24, 1995
Antimony Oxide (Antimony Trioxide), Cadmium, Carbon, Chromium, Ethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether, Formaldehyde (gas), Lead, Nickel, Toluene, Toluene diisocyanate
Consent Judgment
In a stipulated judgment entered by the Marin County Superior Court on February 24, 1995, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and paint and coatings manufacturer, Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc., agreed to terms resolving four 60-day notices of violation of Proposition 65 that AYS served on Akzo between July 29, 1994 and December 20, 1994. The...
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