60 Day Notice 2006-00002

AG Number: 
2006-00002
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
12/19/2005
Noticing Party: 
Michael Ruggie
Alleged Violators: 
Trans Globe Lighting
Ace Hardware Corporation
Bel Air Lighting, Inc.
Lowe's HIW, Inc.
Arroyo Craftsman Lighting, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lamps Plus, Inc.
Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
Lamps Plus - Centennial, Inc.
Home Depot, Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
The Home Depot Supply, Inc.
Universal Electric Supply Company, Inc.
Bay Lighting & Design, Inc.
City Lights Lighting Showroom
Pastime Hardware
Chemicals: 
Lead and lead compounds
Source: 
Light Fixtures

60-Day Notice Document

Supplemental Complaint
AG Number:
2006-00002
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
09/13/2006
Case Name: 
Ruggie v. Trans Globe Lighting, et al.
Court Name: 
Marin County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CV-061715
Plaintiff: 
Michael Ruggie
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Defendant: 
Trans Globe Lighting
Arroyo Craftsman Lighting, Inc.
Bel Air Lighting, Inc.
Lamps Plus, Inc.
Lamps Plus - Centennial, Inc.
Home Depot, Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
The Home Depot Supply, Inc.
Universal Electric Supply Company, Inc.
City Lights Lighting Showroom
ACE Hardware Corporation
Hinkley Lighting, Inc.
Quoizel, Inc.
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation
Leadco Products, Inc.
Royce Industries, Inc.
L.D. Kichler Company
Lowe's HIW, Inc.
Sea Gull Lighting Products, Inc.
Seagull Lighting Products, Inc.
Sea Gull Lighting Products, LLC
Seagull Lighting Products, LLC
Barnett, Inc.
Intermatic, Incoporated
Quorum International
Trade Source International, Inc.
Cordelia Lighting, Inc.
Designers Fountain, Inc.
Forte Lighting, Inc.
Goodman Building Supply Company
IJK & Co., Inc.
Jimway, Inc.
Maxim Lighting International, Inc.
Orchard Supply Hardware Corporation
Reisfelt Ventures, Inc.
Vian, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Mark Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group, LLP
Email Address:
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:
2006-00002
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
04/24/2006
Case Name: 
Ruggie v. Trans Globe Lighting, et al.
Court Name: 
Marin County
Court Docket Number: 
CV 061715
Plaintiff: 
Michael Ruggie
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group LLP
Defendant: 
Trans Globe Lighting
Bel Air Lighting, Inc.
Arroyo Craftsman Lighting, Inc.
Lamps Plus, Inc.
Lamps Plus - Centennial, Inc.
Home Depot, Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
The Home Depot Supply, Inc.
Universal Electric Supply Company, Inc.
Bay Lighting & Design, Inc.
City Lights Lighting Showroom
Pastime Hardware
ACE Hardware Corporation
Hinkley Lighting, Inc.
Quoizel, Inc.
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation
Leadco Products, Inc.
Royce Industries, Inc.
L.D. Kichler Company
Lowe's HIW, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
Does 1 through 200, inclusive
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Other
Reformulation
Contact Name: 
Angela Walker
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group LLP
Email Address:
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Corrected Settlement
AG Number:
2006-00002
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
01/24/2011
Case Name: 
Ruggie v. Trans Globe Lighting, et al.
Court Name: 
Marin County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CV-061715
Plaintiff: 
Michael Ruggie
Defendant: 
Home Depot, Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
The Home Depot Supply, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Ordered to Provide a Clear and Reasonable Warning
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 10,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 12,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Mark N. Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
prop65@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
1627 Irving Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone Number:
(415) 759-4111
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Corrected Settlement
AG Number:
2006-00002
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
05/29/2007
Case Name: 
Ruggie v. Trans Globe Lighting, et al.
Court Name: 
Marin County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CV-061715
Plaintiff: 
Michael Ruggie
Defendant: 
Trans Globe Lighting
Bel Air Lighting, Inc.
Arroyo Craftsman Lighting, Inc.
Lamps Plus, Inc.
Lamp Plus - Centennial, Inc.
Home Depot, Inc.
Home Depot USA, Inc.
The Home Depot Supply, Inc.
Hinkley Lighting, Inc.
Quoizel, Inc.
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation
Royce Industries, Inc.
L.D. Kichler Company
Ace Hardware Corporation
Orchard Supply Hardware Corporation
Cordelia Lighting, Inc.
Jimway, Inc. d/b/a Designers Fountain
Quorum International
Trade source International Inc.
Sea Gull Lighting Products, LLC
Intermatic, Inc.
Maxim Lighting International, Inc.
Forte Lighting, Inc.
Interline Brands, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation or Warning
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 80,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 347,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 37,500.00  (Payment in lieu of penalties to Center for Environmental Health)
Total Payments:
$ 465,000.00
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: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2006-00002
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
05/29/2007
Case Name: 
Ruggie v. Trans Globe Lighting, et al.
Court Name: 
Marin County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CV 06-1715
Plaintiff: 
Michael Ruggie
Defendant: 
Trans Globe Lighting
Bel Air Lighting, Inc.
Arroyo Craftsman Lighting, Inc.
Lamps Plus, Inc.
Lamps Plus -- Centennial, Inc.
Home Depot, Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
The Home Depot Supply, Inc.
Hinkley Lighting, Inc.
Quoizel, Inc.
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation
Royce Industries, Inc.
L.D. Kichler Company
Ace Hardware Corporation
Leadco Products, Inc.
Orchard Supply Hardware Corporation
Cordelia Lighting, Inc.
Jimway, Inc. d/b/a Designers Fountain
Quorum International
Trade Source International, Inc.
Sea Gull Lighting Products, LLC
Intermatic, Inc.
Maxim Lighting International, Inc.
Forte Lighting, Inc.
Interline Brands, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation or Warning
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 80,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 365,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 37,500.00  (Payment in lieu of Penalty to CEH)
Total Payments:
$ 482,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
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: 
Supplemental Judgment
AG Number:
2006-00002
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
01/29/2011
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 01/24/2011
Case Name: 
Ruggie v. Trans Globe Lighting, et al.
Court Name: 
Marin County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CV-061715
Plaintiff: 
Michael Ruggie
Defendant: 
Home Depot, Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
The Home Depot Supply, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Ordered to Provide a Clear and Reasonable Warning
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 10,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 12,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Mark N. Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
prop65@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:
2006-00002
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
07/13/2007
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 05/29/2007
Case Name: 
Michael Ruggie v. Trans Globe Lighting, et al.
Court Name: 
Marin County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CV-061715
Plaintiff: 
Michael Ruggie
Defendant: 
Trans Globe Lighting
Bel Air Lighting, Inc.
Arroyo Craftsman Lighting, Inc.
Lamps Plus, Inc.
Lamps Plus - Centennial, Inc.
Home Depot, Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
The Home Depot Supply, Inc.
Hinkley Lighting, Inc.
Quoizel, Inc.
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation
Royce Industries, Inc.
L.D. Kichler Company
Ace Hardware Corporation
Orchard Supply Hardware Corporation
Cordelia Lighting, Inc.
Jimway, Inc. d/b/a Designers Fountain
Quorum International
Trade Source International, Inc.
Sea Gull Lighting Products, LLC
Intermatic, Inc.
Maxim Lighting International, Inc.
Forte Lighting, Inc.
Interline Brands Inc. (Successor to Barnett, Inc.)
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and Warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 80,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 347,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 37,500.00  (Payment in lieu of penalty to Center for Environmental Health)
Total Payments:
$ 465,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
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


* 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.