60 Day Notice 2025-00285

AG Number: 
2025-00285
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
01/29/2025
Noticing Party: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Great Buy Products, Inc.
Ross Stores, Inc.
Columbia Cosmetics
Chemicals: 
Diethanolamine
Source: 
Hemp Heaven Natural Hemp Seed Oil Body Lotion
Comments: 
This modifies AG # 2024-01416 to identify Columbia Cosmetics

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2025-00285
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
07/31/2025
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. Great Buy Products, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-25-627746
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Great Buy Products, Inc.
Columbia Cosmetics
Ross Stores, 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:
2025-00285
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
05/22/2026
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. Great Buy Products, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-25-627746
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Great Buy Products, Inc.
Columbia Cosmetics
Injunctive Relief: 
Commitment Not to Sell
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 27,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 30,000.00
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
Comments: 
This settlement applies to AG # 2024- 01416 and 2025-00285


* 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.