The Chanler Group is vigorously investigating a number of consumer products, with particular emphasis on children’s products, to ensure that they are in compliance with Consumer Products Safety Investigation Act safety standards. The Chanler Group also actively monitors the activities of the Consumer Products Safety Commission regarding interpretation of existing product safety standards as well as the promulgation of new safety standards.
Since its inception, The Chanler Group and its clients have tirelessly researched and analyzed consumer products for the presence of detectable levels of heavy metals, phthalates, and other toxins. Over the last two decades, The Chanler Group’s clients, acting as citizen enforcers on behalf of California consumers, have filed hundreds of Proposition 65 notices, and pursued lengthy litigation in an effort to secure reformulation commitments for these products from their sellers and manufacturers. The Chanler Group’s clients continue to closely monitor these industries to ensure the health and safety of all California residents.
On September 11, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC (“Traeger”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Traeger sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On September 9, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Acme United Corporation (“Acme”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Acme sold vinyl cutting mats containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard...
On August 30, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party FH Group International Inc. (“FH Group”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that FH Group sold vinyl seat belt pads containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite...
On August 29, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Haimin International Inc. (“Haimin”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Haimin sold incense holders with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On August 28, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party B&G Equipment Company, Inc. (“B&G”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that B&G sold sprayers with metal nozzles containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On August 29, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party The Haddad Apparel Group, Ltd. (“Haddad”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Haddad sold lunch bags with vinyl zipper pulls containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without providing...
The parties involved in the case Wozniak v. Service Tool Company, L.L.C. executed a Consent Judgment on August 26, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak alleged that Service Tool Company, L.L.C. (“STC”) sold electrical test kits, vinyl/PVC electrical tape, voltage testers with vinyl/PVC cords, and hand tools containing di(2-...
On August 18, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Global Vision Eyewear Corporation (“Global Vision”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Global Vision sold glasses with vinyl temples containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the State of California without...
On August 14, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Kingsbridge International (“Kingsbridge”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Kingsbridge sold mugs with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On August 14, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling party Lixit Corporation (“Lixit”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Lixit sold vinyl tool grips containing the phthalate chemical diisononyl phthalate (“DINP”) in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings....
The parties involved in the case Held v. Forney Industries, Inc. executed a Consent Judgment on August 14, 2019. In this matter, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E. alleged that Forney Industries, Inc. (“Forney”) sold goggles with vinyl components containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in the...
On August 8, 2019, citizen enforcer John Moore and settling parties Mutual Industries North, Inc. (“Mutual”) and Harris Mutual, LLC (“Harris”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Moore had alleged that Harris and Mutual sold vinyl flagging tape containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP...
On August 4, 2019, citizen enforcer Paul Wozniak and settling parties Chunsan International, Inc. and Cheung's Rattan & Imports (collectively, “Chunsan”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Wozniak had alleged that Chunsan sold chests with vinyl handles containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (“DEHP”) in...
On July 30, 2019, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling party Midwest Trading Group, Inc. (“Midwest”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Englander had alleged that Midwest sold USB cords containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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On July 29, 2019, citizen enforcer Laurence Vinocur and settling party Circle Glass LLC (“Circle Glass”) entered into an out-of-court settlement agreement. Vinocur had alleged that Circle Glass sold glass tableware containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing the requisite health hazard warnings.
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Since its inception, The Chanler Group and its clients have tirelessly researched and analyzed consumer products for the presence of detectable levels of heavy metals, phthalates, and other toxins. Over the last two decades, The Chanler Group’s clients, acting as citizen enforcers on behalf of California consumers, have filed hundreds of Proposition 65 notices and pursued lengthy litigation in an effort to secure reformulation commitments for these products from their sellers and manufacturers. The Chanler Group’s clients continue to closely monitor these industries to ensure the health and safety of all California residents.
The Chanler Group's clients' investigation of many ubiquitous office and stationery products has detected levels of lead and phthalates, substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
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In Brimer v. Inventory Liquidators Corp.; Regent Products Corp., the parties executed a Consent Judgment on December 18, 2013, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer’s allegations that the defendant Regent Products Corp. (“Regent”) sold planners with vinyl/PVC covers...
On May 25, 2011, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Atico International USA, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Atico International USA, Inc. ("Atico") sold vinyl coated measuring tapes and...
On October 7, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. A.T. Cross Company, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant A.T. Cross Company ("A.T. Cross") sold books and journals containing the heavy metal lead...
On August 14, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Alvin & Company, Inc. ("A&C"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that A&C sold pencil sharpeners containing the heavy metal lead in the State of...
On August 20, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Dixon Ticonderoga Company ("Dixon") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Dixon sold pen pouches containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
The numbers say it all: according to the American Pet Products Association, 62% of U.S. households (72.9 million homes) include a pet. It has been estimated that in 2012, $52.87 billion was spent on pets in the U.S. Unfortunately, many pet care products (from pet nail trimmers to pet tote/carrying bags) are made with vinyl components that may contain detectable levels of phthalates.
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In a December 18, 2001 stipulated judgment, Proposition 65 private enforcer and whistleblower, Michael DiPirro, and retail seller, The Bombay Company, Inc., agreed to terms resolving DiPirro's allegation that Bombay sold terrarium products containing lead without providing the health hazard...
A Consent Judgment in the case DiPirro v. Intervet Inc., et al. , heard in the San Francisco County Superior Court, was entered on July 17, 2002. The Consent Judgment resolved citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro's allegations that the defendant Intervet Inc. sold agricultural products, such as...
Citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's suit against Perky Pet Products was resolved on April 8, 2005, when a Consent Judgment was executed in Brimer v. Perky Pet Products; Lowe's HIW, Inc., Lowe's Companies, Inc. This enforcement action settled Brimer's allegations that Perky Pet sold...
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro reached a settlement in the case of DiPirro v. Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., et al., with defendants Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., Aquatronics, Petsmart, Inc., and Aquarium Products on May 6, 2002. The settlement agreement resolved DiPirro's allegations that the...
Citizen enforcer Michael DiPirro and settling defendants Virbac Corporation ("Virbac") and Petsmart, Inc. ("Petsmart") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement on December 4, 2001, which resolved DiPirro's allegations that Virbac manufactured and distributed and...
Industry required to warn consumers of toxic dangers
Industry Year:
1994
The State of California regulates the chemical toluene because it has been shown to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Toluene is commonly used in the manufacturing of solvents, paints, paint thinners, silicone sealants, many chemical reactants, rubber, printing ink, adhesives (glues), lacquers, leather tanners, and disinfectants.
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A Consent Judgment in the As You Sow v. A.W. Chesterton Company, et al. matter, heard in the San Francisco County Superior Court, was entered on December 18, 1995. The Consent Judgment resolved private enforcer As You Sow's allegations that defendant A.W. Chesterton Company ("AW")...
On July 10, 1995, the Marin County Superior Court approved the settlement reached between Proposition 65 Private enforcer and whistleblower, As You Sow, and solvents and coatings manufacturer, Advanced Packaging & Products Company d/b/a PJH Brands. The June 19, 1995, settlement resolved AYS...
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...
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...
Michael DiPirro and American Honda Motor Co. reached a settlement on December 19, 2001, in DiPirro v. American Honda Motor Co., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer DiPirro's allegations that the defendant American Honda and certain Honda dealers sold touch-up paint containing the solvent...
Settlements educate public about danger of exposure to toxins
Industry Year:
2001
The healthcare products industry has seen tremendous advances in recent decades in healing injury, curing disease, and saving lives. Clients of The Chanler Group strive to further contribute to this cause by ensuring that healthcare products display Proposition 65 health hazard warnings whenever they contain detectable levels of lead or phthalate chemicals. In recent years, The Chanler Group's clients have investigated and tested a variety of healthcare products, including bandages, adhesive bandages, first aid kits, and healthcare tools for phthalate chemicals and lead.
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On November 15, 2012, the Santa Clara County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Englander v. Accoutrements LLC, which resolved citizen enforcer Peter Englander's allegations that the defendant, Accoutrements LLC ("Accoutrements"), sold placemats, toiletry cases/bags, shower...
On December 5, 2012, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling defendant Acme United Corporation ("Acme") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Englander's allegations that Acme sold adhesive plastic bandages containing the phthalate chemical di(2-...
On September 19, 2012, citizen enforcer Peter Englander and settling defendant United Exchange Corporation ("UEC") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Englander's allegations that UEC sold bandages containing the phthalate chemicals di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On October 5, 2011, citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E., and settling defendant Base4 Group, Incorporated ("Base4 Group"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Held's allegations that Base4 Group sold cosmetic cases/bags and bag charms containing...
On June 8, 2012, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Held v. Fox Head, Inc., et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Anthony E. Held, Ph.D., P.E.'s allegations that the defendant, Fox Head Inc. ("Fox"), sold cosmetic cases/bags containing the...
The Chanler Group's clients have negotiated a multitude of settlements with companies selling hardware, power woodworking tools, and hand tools that contain the heavy metal lead or phthalates in their grips or in their vinyl components. Such cases are especially important to The Chanler Group's clients because these products tend to be used by consumers on a regular basis. Lead and phthalates are known to the State of California to cause birth defects and reproductive harm, and repetitive, frequent use of products containing them increases the risks posed by exposure.
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On August 27, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Amcor Industries, Inc. ("Amcor"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Amcor sold hand tools with grips containing the phthalate chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)...
On March 27, 2012, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Central Purchasing, LLC, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendants Central Purchasing and Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. (collectively "Defendants...
On August 9, 2011, the Marin County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. CVS Pharmacy Incorporated, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant CVS Pharmacy Incorporated ("CVS") distributed and/or sold flashlights...
On April 11, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. FPC Corporation, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegation that the defendant FPC Corporation ("FPC") sold tape measures with hand straps containing the heavy metal...
On April 21, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Hampton Products International Corporation; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Hampton Products International Corporation ("Hampton...
Action results in reformulation & fines for manufacturers
Industry Year:
1999
Many glazes found on ceramics, glassware, earthenware, bone china, and porcelain have been found to contain elevated levels of lead and cadmium, which expose consumers to potential health hazards. The risks associated with such chemicals are compounded, since many glazed ceramics and glassware products are intended to hold food and beverages.
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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...
On September 7, 2011, citizen enforcers Russell Brimer and John Moore entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement with settling defendant Kikkerland Design, Inc. ("Kikkerland"), which resolved Brimer's allegations that Kikkerland sold glassware with exterior decorations...
On November 15, 2012, the Santa Clara County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Capitol Records, LLC, which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Capitol Records, LLC ("Capitol"), sold mugs with exterior colored artwork or...
On or about March 22, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Coastal Cocktails, Inc. ("Coastal Cocktails"), entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Coastal Cocktails sold mugs with colored artwork or designs on...
On August 25, 2011, citizen enforcers Russell Brimer and Whitney Leeman and settling defendant Gibson Overseas, Incorporated ("Gibson") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that Gibson sold decorated glassware products in the State of...
Enforcement action halted sales of furniture with toxins
Industry Year:
1995
The Chanler Group's clients have identified various home décor products, including pillows, ottomans, curtains, and picture frames, that contain the flame retardants Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (“TDCPP”) and Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (“TCEP”), lead, and/or the phthalates di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate ("DEHP"), butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), and Di-n-butyl phthalate ("DBP"), all chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm.
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On January 9, 2012, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Fortune Bands, Inc. and Master Lock Company LLC, et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendants, Fortune Bands, Inc. and Master Lock Company LLC ("...
On June 29, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. G&S Metal Products Corporation, Inc., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant G&S Metal Products Corporation, Inc. ("G&S") sold vinyl-...
On April 29, 2011, the Alameda County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Hopkins Manufacturing Corp; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendants Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. ("Hopkins") and Carrand Companies, Inc. ("...
On May 11, 2011, the San Francisco County Superior Court entered a Consent Judgment in Brimer v. Howard Berger Company, Inc.; et al., which resolved citizen enforcer Russell Brimer's allegations that the defendant Howard Berger Company Inc. ("Howard") sold work lights with clamp...
On March 29, 2012, citizen enforcer Russell Brimer and settling defendant Inventory Liquidators Corp. ("ILC") entered into an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved Brimer's allegations that ILC sold flashlights containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California...
