60 Day Notice 2012-00702

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2012-00702
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702.pdf
Date Filed: 
11/07/2012
Noticing Party: 
Center for Environmental Health
Alleged Violators: 
American Licorice Company
Cost Plus, Inc.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Gerrit J. Verburg Co.
New Zealand Natural Goods, Inc.
RJ's Licorice Limited
Walgeen Company
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Lead and lead compounds
Source: 
Lead in licorice

60-Day Notice Document

Corrected Complaint
AG Number:
2012-00702
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702C2679.pdf
Date Filed:
02/21/2013
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-12-527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
Trader Joe's Company
New Albertson's, Inc.
SUPERVALU INC.
American Licorice Company
Arden Group, Inc.
Arden-Mayfair, Inc.
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
Cost Plus, Inc.
Darrell Lea Chocolate Shops Pty. Ltd.
Gelson's Markets
Gerrit J. Verburg Co.
IT'SUGAR LLC
IT'SUGAR FL I LLC
Kenny's Candy Company, Inc.
KLN Enterprises, Inc.
Lucky Country, Inc.
Lucky Country Pty Ltd
New Zealand Natural Goods, Inc.
RJ's Licorice Limited
Walgreen Co.
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5, et seq.
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
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
Comments: 
This Complaint relates to AG Number 2012-00633; AG Number 2012-00733; and AG Number 2012-00768
Corrected Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00702
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702S3178.pdf
Settlement Date:
02/28/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
Walgreen Co.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,250.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 16,850.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 4,900.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH.)
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
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
Comments: 
This Settlement supersedes Settlement PDF: 2012-00702S3110.pdf
Corrected Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00702
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702S3173.pdf
Settlement Date:
02/28/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
RJ's Licorice Limited
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 14,600.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 73,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 21,900.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH.)
Total Payments:
$ 110,000.00
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
Comments: 
This Settlement supersedes Settlement PDF: 2012-00702S3106.pdf
Supplemental Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00702
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702S3156.pdf
Settlement Date:
02/28/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Cost Plus, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,930.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 25,170.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 7,400.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH.)
Total Payments:
$ 37,500.00
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
Comments: 
This Settlement supersedes Settlement PDF: 2012-00702S3090.pdf
Corrected Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00702
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702S3155.pdf
Settlement Date:
02/28/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
American Licorice Company
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 14,600.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 73,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 21,900.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH.)
Total Payments:
$ 110,000.00
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
Comments: 
This Settlement supersedes Settlement PDF: 2012-00702S3090.pdf
Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00702
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702S3111.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/31/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,930.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 25,170.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 7,400.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH.)
Total Payments:
$ 37,500.00
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
Comments: 
This Settlement relates to AG No. 2013-00235.
Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00702
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702S3110.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/31/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
Walgreen Co.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,250.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 16,850.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 4,900.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH)
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
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
Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00702
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702S3106.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/31/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
RJ's Licorice Limited
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 14,600.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 73,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 21,900.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH.)
Total Payments:
$ 110,000.00
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
Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00702
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702S3091.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/31/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Cost Plus, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,930.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 25,170.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 7,400.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH.)
Total Payments:
$ 37,500.00
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
Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00702
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702S3090.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/31/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
American Licorice Company
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 14,600.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 73,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 21,900.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH.)
Total Payments:
$ 110,000.00
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
Judgment
AG Number:
2012-00702
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702J2193.pdf
Judgment Date:
07/02/2014
Settlement reported to AG: 
Fri, 02/28/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
Walgreen Co.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,250.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 16,850.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 4,900.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH)
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
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
Judgment
AG Number:
2012-00702
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702J2192.pdf
Judgment Date:
07/02/2014
Settlement reported to AG: 
Fri, 02/28/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
RJ's Licorice Limited
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 14,600.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 73,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 21,900.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH)
Total Payments:
$ 110,000.00
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
Judgment
AG Number:
2012-00702
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702J2191.pdf
Judgment Date:
07/02/2014
Settlement reported to AG: 
Fri, 02/28/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Cost Plus, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,930.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 25,170.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 7,400.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH)
Total Payments:
$ 37,500.00
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
Judgment
AG Number:
2012-00702
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00702J2190.pdf
Judgment Date:
07/02/2014
Settlement reported to AG: 
Fri, 02/28/2014
Case Name: 
CEH v. Trader Joe's Company
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 12527270
Plaintiff: 
Center for Environmental Health
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lexington Law Group
Defendant: 
American Licorice Company
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 14,600.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 25,170.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 7,400.00  (Payment in Lieu of Penalty to CEH)
Total Payments:
$ 47,170.00
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

* 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.