60 Day Notice 2010-00019

AG Number: 
2010-00019
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
02/02/2010
Noticing Party: 
Center for Environmental Health
Alleged Violators: 
Aeropostale, Inc.
Aeropostale West, Inc.
Cara Accessories Ltd.
Catherines, Inc.
Catherines of California, Inc.
Catherines Stores Corporation
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Saks & Company
Saks Incorporated
Tween Brands, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Cadmium
Source: 
Jewelry

60-Day Notice Document

Corrected Complaint
AG Number:
2010-00019
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
04/08/2011
Case Name: 
CEH v. Aeropostale, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG 10-514803
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Aeropostale, Inc.
Aeropostale West, Inc.
Catherines of California, Inc.
Catherines, Inc.
Catherines Stores Corporation
Saks & Company
Tween Brands, Inc.
Saks Incorporated
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Other
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.6, et seq.
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Other
Reformulation
Contact Name: 
Howard Hirsch
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
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:
2010-00019
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
11/08/2010
Case Name: 
CEH vs. Cara Accessories Ltd., et al
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG 10-545687
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Cara Accessories Ltd.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Other
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.6 et seq.
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Other
Reformulation
Contact Name: 
Eric S. Somers
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
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 Complaint
AG Number:
2010-00019
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
07/30/2010
Case Name: 
CEH v. Aeropostale, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG 10-514803
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Aeropostale, Inc.
AE Retail West, LLC
Aeropostale West, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
AZ3, Inc.
BCBG Max Azria Group, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Other
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.6, et seq.
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Other
Reformulation
Contact Name: 
Mark N. Todzo
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
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:
2010-00019
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
05/12/2010
Case Name: 
CEH v. Aeropostale, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG-10-514803
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Aeropostale, Inc.
AE Retail West LLC
Aeropostale West, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
The Buckle, Inc.
Cara Accessories Ltd.
Catherines, Inc.
Catherines of California, Inc.
Catherines Stores Corporation
CBI Distributing Corp.
Claire's Boutiques, Inc.
Claire's Stores, Inc.
Long Rap Inc.
Saks & Company
Saks Incorporated
Target Corporation
Tween Brands, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Other
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.6 et seq.
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Other
Reformulation
Contact Name: 
Eric S. Somers
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
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:
2010-00019
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
08/19/2011
Case Name: 
CEH v. Cara Accessories Ltd. et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG 10-545687
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Cara Accessories, Ltd.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 8,440.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 38,900.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 12,660.00  (Payment in lieu of penalty.)
Total Payments:
$ 60,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Eric S. Somers
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
prop65@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
503 Divisadero Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone Number:
(415) 913-7800
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2010-00019
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
06/14/2011
Case Name: 
CEH v. Aeropostale, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG 10-514803
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Aeropostale, Inc.
Aeropostale West, Inc.
Catherines of California, Inc.
Catherines Stores Corporation
Catherines, Inc.
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Saks & Company
Saks Incorporated
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 143,920.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 670,200.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 215,880.00  (Payment in lieu of penalty to Center for Environmental Health)
Total Payments:
$ 1,030,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Eric S. Somers
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
prop65@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
503 Divisadero Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone Number:
(415) 913-7800
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2010-00019
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
03/16/2011
Case Name: 
CEH v. Aeropostale, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG-10-514803
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Tween Brands, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 29,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 11,500.00  (Payment in lieu of penalty to Center for Environmental Health)
Total Payments:
$ 45,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Eric S. Somers
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: 
Judgment
AG Number:
2010-00019
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
09/02/2011
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 06/14/2011
Case Name: 
CEH v. Aeropostale, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG 10-514803
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Aeropostale West, Inc.
Aeropostale, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 143,920.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 670,200.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 215,880.00  (Payment in lieu of penalty to Center for Environmental Health)
Total Payments:
$ 1,030,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Eric S. Somers
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
prop65@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
503 Divisadero Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone Number:
(415) 913-7800
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Judgment
AG Number:
2010-00019
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
09/02/2011
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 06/14/2011
Case Name: 
CEH v. Aeropostale, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG 10-514803
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Catherines, Inc.
Catherines of California, Inc.
Catherines Stores Corporation
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 143,920.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 670,200.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 215,880.00  (Payment in lieu of penalty to Center for Environmental Health)
Total Payments:
$ 1,030,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Eric S. Somers
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
prop65@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
503 Divisadero Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone Number:
(415) 913-7800
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Judgment
AG Number:
2010-00019
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
09/02/2011
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 06/14/2011
Case Name: 
CEH v. Aeropostale, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG 10-514803
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Saks & Company
Saks Incorporated
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 143,920.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 670,200.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 215,880.00  (Payment in lieu of penalty to Center for Environmental Health)
Total Payments:
$ 1,030,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Eric S. Somers
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
prop65@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
503 Divisadero Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone Number:
(415) 913-7800
Fax Number:
(415) 759-4112
Judgment
AG Number:
2010-00019
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
06/16/2011
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 03/16/2011
Case Name: 
CEH v. Aeropostale, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG 10-514803
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Defendant: 
Tween Brands, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 29,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 11,500.00  (Payment in lieu of penalty to Center for Environmental Health)
Total Payments:
$ 45,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Eric S. Somers
Contact Organization: 
Lexington Law Group
Email Address:
prop65@lexlawgroup.com
Address: 
503 Divisadero Street
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone Number:
(415) 913-7800
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.