60 Day Notice 2008-00626

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AG Number: 
2008-00626
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2008-00626.pdf
Date Filed: 
12/31/2008
Noticing Party: 
Consumer Advocacy Group
Alleged Violators: 
Thrifty Rent A Car Systems, Inc.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.
Trac Team, Inc.
Thrifty Rent A Car Systems, Inc. - Oakland
Thrifty Rent A Car Systems, Inc. - Northridge
Thrifty Rent A Car Systems, Inc. - Corona
Thrifty Rent A Car Systems, Inc. - Rosemead
Thrifty Rent A Car Systems, Inc. - Pasadena
Chemicals: 
Tobacco smoke
Source: 
Rental cars

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2008-00626
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2008-00626C1532.pdf
Date Filed:
12/03/2009
Case Name: 
CAG v. Avis Rent A Car System, LLC
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
BC429131
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Defendant: 
Thrifty Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc.
Trac Team, Inc.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
lawfirm@yeroushalmi.com
Address: 
3700 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 480
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone Number:
(213) 382-3183
Fax Number:
(213) 382-3430
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2008-00626
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2008-00626S1629.pdf
Settlement Date:
04/29/2011
Case Name: 
CAG v. Avis et al
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
BC 429131
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Defendant: 
Dollar Thrify Automotive Group, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Defendants will discourage customers from smoking inside any rental vehicle via posted written signs, require rental customers to reimburse defendants for costs in cleaning rental vehicle to remove residual smoke odors.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 61,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 5,000.00  (Other to Consumer Advocacy Group payments incorporated for the purpose of furthering environmental causes.)
Total Payments:
$ 66,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
lawfirm@yeroushalmi.com
Address: 
9100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 610E
City, State, Zip:
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(310) 623-1926
Fax Number:
(310) 623-1930
Comments: 
Judgment
AG Number:
2008-00626
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2008-00626J1351.pdf
Judgment Date:
05/11/2011
Settlement reported to AG: 
Fri, 04/29/2011
Case Name: 
CAG v. Avis
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
BC429131
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
Dollar Rent a Car, Inc.
DTG Operations, Inc.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc
Injunctive Relief: 
Defendants shall discourage smoking inside rental vehicles via posted signs at facilities, 2) require reimbursement from customers for costs incurred while removing residual tobacco smoke from cars.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 61,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 5,000.00  (Other payments to Consumer Advocacy Group for projects and purposes related to environmental protection, worker health and safety, or reduction of exposure to hazardous substances.)
Total Payments:
$ 66,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Assoc.
Email Address:
lawfirm@yeroushalmi.com
Address: 
9100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 610E
City, State, Zip:
Bevelry Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(310) 623-1926
Fax Number:
(310) 623-1930

* 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.