60 Day Notice 2009-00307

AG Number: 
2009-00307
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
07/01/2009
Noticing Party: 
Consumer Advocacy Group
Alleged Violators: 
Sawyer Products, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Di-n-propyl isocinchomeronate (MGK Repellent 326)
Source: 
Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2009-00307
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
11/06/2009
Case Name: 
CAG v. Sawyer Products, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-09-494169
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Defendant: 
Sawyer Products, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
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:
2009-00307
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
08/03/2010
Case Name: 
CAG v. Sawyer Products
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC09494169
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
Sawyer Products, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Defendant will change the precautionary statements on its product label and make changes to the use instructions
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 5,000.00  (This is a payment in lieu of civil penalties for use to pay for projects and purposes related to environmental protection, worker health and safety, or reduction of human exposure to hazardous substances.)
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
No
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
reuben@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: 
Corrected Settlement
AG Number:
2009-00307
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
08/03/2010
Case Name: 
CAG v. Sawyer Products
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC09494169
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
Sawyer Products, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Defendant will change the precautionary statements on its product label and change the use instructions.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 5,000.00  (This is a payment in lieu of penalties for use for payment of such projects and purposes related to environmental protection, worker health and safety, or reduction of human exposure to hazardous substances)
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
No
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
reuben@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: 
Corrected Judgment
AG Number:
2009-00307
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
12/21/2010
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 08/03/2010
Case Name: 
CAG v Sawyer
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC09494169
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Defendant: 
Sawyer Products, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Sawyer has agreed to change the precautionary statements on the label for this product
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 0.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 5,000.00  (To Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.)
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
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
Judgment
AG Number:
2009-00307
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
11/08/2010
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 11/08/2010
Case Name: 
CAG v. Sawyer Products
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-09-494169
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Defendant: 
Sawyer Products Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Modify precautionary statemetns on the label to includ "wash thoroughly with soap and water after handlign, and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet," and to instructions "wash hands with soap and water promptly af
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
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


* 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.