60 Day Notice 2011-00543

AG Number: 
2011-00543
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
06/07/2011
Noticing Party: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Alleged Violators: 
Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Marmaxx Operating Corporation
The TJX Companies, Inc.
DGL Group LTD
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
In-ear headphones

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2011-00543
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
03/09/2012
Case Name: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. v. Marshalls of MA, Inc. et al
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
BC480514
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Defendant: 
Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Marmaxx Operating Corp.
The TJX Companies, Inc.
DGL Group, LTD.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
Address: 
9100 Wilshire Blvd., #610E
City, State, Zip:
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
310.623.1926
Settlement
AG Number:
2011-00543
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
06/25/2013
Case Name: 
Consumer Advocacy Group v. Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
BC480514
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Marmaxx Operating Corp.
The TJX Companies, Inc.
DGL Group Ltd.
National Stores, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation of covered products to less than 100 ppm of lead
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 65,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 1,000.00  (CAG will use the payment in lieu of civil penalties for such projects and purposes related to environmental protection, worker health and safety, or reduction of human exposure to hazardous substances.)
Total Payments:
$ 70,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
admin@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:
2011-00543
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
10/16/2013
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 06/25/2013
Case Name: 
Consumer Advocacy Group v. Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
BC480514
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Marmaxx Operating Corp.
The TJX Companies, Inc.
DGL Group Ltd.
National Stores, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation of covered products to less than 100 ppm lead
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 65,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 1,000.00  (CAG will use the payment in lieu of civil penalties for such projects and purposes related to environmental protection, worker health and safety, or reduction of human exposure to hazardous substances.)
Total Payments:
$ 70,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
admin@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.