60 Day Notice 2026-02378

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AG Number: 
2026-02378
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2026-02378.pdf
Date Filed: 
05/21/2026
Noticing Party: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Hot Topic, Inc.
Hot Topic Merchandising, Inc.
Whatever Company LLC
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
NLC Frog Shroom Snail Topper Mug

60-Day Notice Document

Settlement
AG Number:
2026-02378
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2026-02378S8486.pdf
Settlement Date:
10/07/2026
Case Name: 
n/a
Court Name: 
n/a
Court Docket Number: 
n/a
Plaintiff: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Whatever Company LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 22,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 24,000.00
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
Comments: 
This settlement also applies to AG # 2025-01724

* 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.