60 Day Notice 2005-00452

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2005-00452
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452.pdf
Date Filed: 
10/13/2005
Noticing Party: 
Center For Environmental Health
Alleged Violators: 
BabyUniverse, Inc.
Big Dogs USA, Inc.
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Glacier Gear Corporation
Global Advantage Trading and Imports, LLC
J.L. Childress Co., Inc.
K-Mart Corporation
Romar International Corporation
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
Soft food and beverage containers

60-Day Notice Document

Supplemental Complaint
AG Number:
2005-00452
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452C476.pdf
Date Filed:
07/18/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. BabyUniverse, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 06-448599
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Defendant: 
BabyUniverse, Inc.
Buy Buy Baby, Inc.
Babyage.com, Inc.
Baby Center, LLC
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Reformulation
Contact Name: 
Mark Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
mtodzo@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Supplemental Complaint
AG Number:
2005-00452
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452C477.pdf
Date Filed:
07/18/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. Romar International Corporation, et al
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 06-448597
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Defendant: 
Romar International Corporation
TA Creations, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Reformulation
Contact Name: 
Mark N. Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
mtodzo@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2005-00452
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452C335.pdf
Date Filed:
01/17/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. Baby Universe, Inc., et al
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-06448599
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Mark N. Todzo
Defendant: 
Baby Universe, Inc.
Buy Buy Baby, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Mark N. Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
mtodzo@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2005-00452
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452C336.pdf
Date Filed:
01/17/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. Big Dogs USA, Inc., et al
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-06448596
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Mark N. Todzo
Defendant: 
Big Dogs USA, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Mark N. Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
mtodzo@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2005-00452
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452C337.pdf
Date Filed:
01/17/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. Romar International Corporation, et al
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-06448597
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Mark N. Todzo
Defendant: 
Romar International Corporation
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Mark N. Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
mtodzo@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2005-00452
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452C333.pdf
Date Filed:
08/31/2005
Case Name: 
CEH v. Ross Stores, Inc., et al
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-05-444522
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Ross Stores, Inc.
Big Lots, Inc.
Toys 'R' Us, Inc.
Toysrus.com
Walgreen Company
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Mark N. Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
mtodzo@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2005-00452
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452S462.pdf
Settlement Date:
09/26/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. BabyUniverse, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 06-448559
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
BabyUniverse, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
End all production, sales and distribution of Products and continue testing
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 10,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 13,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Lindsay Fleece
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
lfleece@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2005-00452
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452S353.pdf
Settlement Date:
10/09/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. Ross Stores, Inc., et al
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 05-444522
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Defendant: 
Romar International Corporation
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 30,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 10,000.00  (To CEH to further their programs of education regarding toxic exposures)
Total Payments:
$ 40,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
No
Contact Name: 
Mark Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
mtodzo@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2005-00452
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452S333.pdf
Settlement Date:
08/02/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. Ross Stores, Inc., et al
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 05-444522
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Defendant: 
Big Dogs USA, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 18,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 6,000.00  (To CEH to continue education re exposure to toxic chemicals)
Total Payments:
$ 24,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Mark Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
mtodzo@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Judgment
AG Number:
2005-00452
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452J268.pdf
Judgment Date:
09/21/2006
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 08/02/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. Ross Stores, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 05-444522
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Big Dogs USA, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and continued testing
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 18,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 6,000.00  (To Center for Environmental Health for continuing education regarding toxics)
Total Payments:
$ 24,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Lindsay Fleece
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
lfleece@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Judgment
AG Number:
2005-00452
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452J275.pdf
Judgment Date:
03/27/2007
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 02/05/2007
Case Name: 
CEH v. BabyUniverse
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 06-448559
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
BabyAge.com, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation, continued testing
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 10,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 3,500.00  (To Center for Environmental Health for continuing education regarding toxics)
Total Payments:
$ 13,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Lindsay Fleece
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
lfleece@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Judgment
AG Number:
2005-00452
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452J282.pdf
Judgment Date:
12/05/2006
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 09/26/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. Baby Universe, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 06-448559
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Baby Universe, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Defendant shall stop purchasing Products from supplier and continue testing
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 10,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 3,500.00  (To Center for Environmental Health for continuing education regarding toxics)
Total Payments:
$ 13,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Lindsay Fleece
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
lfleece@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Judgment
AG Number:
2005-00452
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2005-00452J283.pdf
Judgment Date:
12/08/2006
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 10/09/2006
Case Name: 
CEH v. Ross Stores, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 05-444522
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Romar International Corporation
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and continued testing
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 30,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 10,000.00  (To Center for Environmental Health for continuing education regarding toxics)
Total Payments:
$ 40,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Lindsay Fleece
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
lfleece@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112

* 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.