60 Day Notice 2011-00124

AG Number: 
2011-00124
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
02/11/2011
Noticing Party: 
David Steinman
Alleged Violators: 
Petra Hygienic Systems Limited
Chemicals: 
1,4-Dioxane
Source: 
Hair shampoo
Bodywash

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2011-00124
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
05/13/2011
Case Name: 
Steinman v. Petra
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-11-510957
Plaintiff: 
David Steinman
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Michael Freund
Defendant: 
Petra Hygienic Systems International Limited
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Michael Freund
Contact Organization: 
Michael Freund for Freedom Press
Email Address:
Address: 
1915 Addison Street
City, State, Zip:
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone Number:
(510) 540-1992
Fax Number:
(510) 540-5543
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2011-00124
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
05/22/2012
Case Name: 
David Steinman v. Petra Hygienic Systems
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC11510957
Plaintiff: 
David Steinman
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Michael Freund
Defendant: 
Petra Hygienic Systems International Limited
Injunctive Relief: 
Petra shall institute a quality control program to ensure that company does not ship, distribute, market or seel anywhere in California any Covered Product containing more than 10 parts per million of 1,4-dioxane unless company has provided a clear and reasonable warning.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 15,415.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 29,585.00  ($24456 in lieu of further civil penalties foractivities related to the investigation and research of consumer products that may contain Prop 65 listed chemicals; testing of products, research into alternatives, post settlement monitoring and continued enforcement of Prop 65; and $5,129 as reimbursement of costs )
Total Payments:
$ 50,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Michael Freund
Contact Organization: 
Law Office of Michael Freund
Email Address:
freund1@aol.com
Address: 
1915 Addison Street
City, State, Zip:
Berkeley , CA 94704
Phone Number:
(510) 540-1992
Fax Number:
(510) 540-5543
Judgment
AG Number:
2011-00124
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
07/24/2012
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 05/22/2012
Case Name: 
David Steinman v. Petra Hygienic Systems International
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC11510957
Plaintiff: 
David Steinman
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Michael Freund
Defendant: 
Petra Hygienic Systems International Limited
Injunctive Relief: 
Petra shall institute a quality control program to ensure the company does not ship, distribute, market or sell (or cause to be shipped, distributed, marketed or sold) anywhere in California any Covered Product containing more than 10 parts per million of 1,4-dioxane unless Petra has provided a clear and reasonable warning; Petra shall engage in a testing program for the Covered Products.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,544.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 24,456.00  ($ 24,456 in lieu of further civil penalties to Freedom Press )
Total Payments:
$ 50,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Contact Organization: 
Law Office of Michael Freund
Email Address:
freund1@aol.com
Address: 
1919 Addison Street, Suite 105
City, State, Zip:
Berkeley , CA 94704
Phone Number:
(510) 540-1992
Fax Number:
(510) 540-5543


* 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.