60 Day Notice 2023-02523

AG Number: 
2023-02523
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
08/16/2023
Noticing Party: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Delaviuda USA Inc.
Delaviuda Alimentacion S.A.U.
The TJX Companies, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc. dba TJ Maxx
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
Almendro Almond Pumpkin Seed and Dark Chocolate Protein Bars

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2023-02523
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
08/05/2024
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. The TJX Companies, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-616992
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Violation of Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.
Relief Sought: 
Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
Address: 
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Comments: 
This Complaint applies to AG # 2023-02421, 2023-02521, 2023-02523, 2023-02683, 2023-03075, 2023-03074, 2024-00675, 2024-00771
Settlement
AG Number:
2023-02523
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
04/08/2025
Case Name: 
n/a
Court Name: 
n/a
Court Docket Number: 
n/a
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Delaviuda USA Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 12,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 12,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
No
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590


* 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.