60 Day Notice 2019-00155

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2019-00155
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2019-00155.pdf
Date Filed: 
01/25/2019
Noticing Party: 
The Chemical Toxin Working Group, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Andre A. Khansari
Alleged Violators: 
Justin's, LLC
Chemicals: 
Acrylamide
Source: 
Justin’s Maple Almond Butter
Justin’s Classic Almond Butter
Justin’s Vanilla Almond Butter
Justin’s Honey Almond Butter
Justin’s Peanut Butter Blend
Justin’s Hazelnut Butter Blend

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2019-00155
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2019-00155C6558.pdf
Date Filed:
12/11/2020
Case Name: 
The Chemical Toxin Working Group Inc. vs. Justin's, LLC
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG20082547
Plaintiff: 
The Chemical Toxin Working Group Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Andre A. Khansari, Esq.
Defendant: 
Justin's LLC
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
If no warning, Reformulation of products and ongoing testing requirements.
Contact Name: 
Andre A. Khansari
Contact Organization: 
Khansari Law Corporation
Email Address:
andre@khansarilaw.com
Address: 
11845 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 1000
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone Number:
(424) 248-6688
Fax Number:
(424) 248-6689
Settlement
AG Number:
2019-00155
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2019-00155S0484.pdf
Settlement Date:
04/21/2022
Case Name: 
The Chemical Toxin Working Group Inc. v. Justin's, LLC
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court - Hayward
Court Docket Number: 
RG20082547
Plaintiff: 
The Chemical Toxin Working Group, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Khansari Law Corporation
Defendant: 
Justin's, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Warnings required, or reformulation with ongoing testing.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 60,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 150,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 10,000.00  (Additional Settlement Payment to assist Plaintiff The Chemical Toxin Working Group, Inc. dba The Healthy Living Foundation Inc. in its ongoing efforts as a non-profit actively engaged in protecting California consumers from toxic products. )
Total Payments:
$ 220,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Andre A. Khansari, Esq.
Contact Organization: 
Khansari Law Corporation
Email Address:
andre@khansarilaw.com
Address: 
16133 Ventura Blvd. Suite 1200
City, State, Zip:
Encino, CA 91436
Phone Number:
(818) 650-6444
Fax Number:
(818) 650-6445

* A non-contingent civil penalty is the civil penalty that must be paid pursuant to the settlement, regardless of future events or actions of the defendant. If a settlement includes a contingent penalty, the plaintiff should report the additional penalty amount when it becomes due.