60 Day Notice 2023-03067

AG Number: 
2023-03067
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
10/09/2023
Noticing Party: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Hacche USA Retail Ltd.
Ginger Fox Games Ltd.
Hacche Retail Ltd.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
The Ginger Fox Book Lover’s Mug

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2023-03067
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
06/18/2024
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-615538
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 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
Settlement
AG Number:
2023-03067
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
09/10/2024
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-615538
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 1,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 16,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 17,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
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
Judgment
AG Number:
2023-03067
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
10/29/2024
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 09/10/2024
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-615538
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 1,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 16,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 17,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
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.