60 Day Notice 2016-00618

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2016-00618
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618.pdf
Date Filed: 
06/27/2016
Noticing Party: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Fredric Evenson
Alleged Violators: 
Aosom, LLC
Asia Direct, Inc.
AZ Patio Heater, LLC
Meredith Corporation
Dagan Industries, Inc.
Hayneedle, Inc.
Loughmiller Machine Tool and Design, Inc.
Natural Concrete Products, LLC
Pavestone, LLC
Rochester Concrete Products, LLC
Safavieh, Inc.
Safavieh International, LLC
Sirio North America, Inc.
Snow Joe, LLC
Titan Manufacturing and Distributing, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Carbon monoxide
Source: 
Wood-burning outdoor heating products such as fire pits, fire rings, fire tables and chimineas

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00618
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618C4395.pdf
Date Filed:
09/15/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jensen Metal Products, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554276
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Fredric Evenson
Defendant: 
Jensen Metal Products, Inc.
Asia Direct, Inc.
Loughmiller Machine Tool and Design, Inc.
Safavieh International, LLC
Krueger Custom Steel & Machining, LTD
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00618
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618C4394.pdf
Date Filed:
09/15/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sirio North America, Inc. et
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554269
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Fredric Evenson
Defendant: 
Sirio North America, Inc.
Natural Concrete Products, LLC
Rochester Concrete Products, LLC
Titan Manufacturing and Distributing, Inc.
Pavestone, LLC
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00618
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618C4393.pdf
Date Filed:
09/15/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Aosom, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554270
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Fredric Evenson
Defendant: 
Aosom, LLC
AZ Patio Heaters, LLC
Dagan Industries, Inc.
Snow Joe, LLC
Meredith Corporation
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00618
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618C4375.pdf
Date Filed:
09/01/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Hayneedle, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00618
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618S6382.pdf
Settlement Date:
02/13/2018
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jensen Metal Products, Inc.,
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554276
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Safavieh International, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 25,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 30,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00618
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618S5992.pdf
Settlement Date:
08/17/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sirio North America
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554269
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Rochester Concrete Products, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 19,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00618
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618S5818.pdf
Settlement Date:
06/01/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jensen Metal Products, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554276
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Jensen Metal Products, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 12,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00618
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618S5806.pdf
Settlement Date:
05/31/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sirio North America, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554269
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Pavestone, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 22,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00618
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618S5697.pdf
Settlement Date:
04/12/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. AOSOM, LLC
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554270
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Dagan Industries, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00618
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618S5541.pdf
Settlement Date:
02/07/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. AOSOM, LLC
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
554270
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
AOSOM, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Mr.
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00618
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618S5527.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/31/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sirio North America, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
554269
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Titan Manufacturing and Distributing, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings of carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00618
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618S5426.pdf
Settlement Date:
11/22/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Hayneedle, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures on products/packaging and in instruction booklets for "house brand" products, and internet warnings for "third-party" products.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 12,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 2,500.00  (PILP to Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment)
Total Payments:
$ 32,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Mr.
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00618
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618J3830.pdf
Judgment Date:
06/05/2018
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 02/13/2018
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jensen Metal Products, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554276
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Safavieh International, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 25,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 30,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
831-454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00618
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618J3706.pdf
Judgment Date:
12/21/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 05/31/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sirio North America, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554269
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Pavestone, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 22,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00618
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618J3705.pdf
Judgment Date:
12/21/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Thu, 08/17/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sirio North America, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16554269
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Rochester Concrete Products, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 19,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00618
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618J3593.pdf
Judgment Date:
08/29/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Thu, 06/01/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jensen Metal Products, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554276
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Jensen Metal Products, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 12,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00618
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618J3511.pdf
Judgment Date:
07/05/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 04/12/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Aosom
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554270
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Dagan Industries, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00618
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618J3466.pdf
Judgment Date:
05/02/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 02/07/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. AOSOM, LLC
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554270
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Aosom, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00618
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618J3465.pdf
Judgment Date:
05/02/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 01/31/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sirio North America, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554269
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Titan Manufacturing and Distributing, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00618
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00618J3447.pdf
Judgment Date:
04/20/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 11/22/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Hayneedle, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 12,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 2,500.00  (PILP to Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment.)
Total Payments:
$ 32,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216

* 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.