60 Day Notice 2013-01063

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AG Number: 
2013-01063
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2013-01063.pdf
Date Filed: 
12/13/2013
Noticing Party: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Alleged Violators: 
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, Inc.
Family Dollar Store #09367
Midwoods Brands, LLC
Chemicals: 
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
Source: 
Vinyl Floor Mats

60-Day Notice Document

Settlement
AG Number:
2013-01063
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2013-01063S3986.pdf
Settlement Date:
03/06/2015
Case Name: 
CAG v. Midwood Brands and Family Dollar Stores
Court Name: 
Out of Court Settlement
Court Docket Number: 
N/A
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
Midwood Brands
Family Dollar Stores
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation to less than 0.1% of DEHP and DBP or shall cease importing or selling the covered products.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 32,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 4,000.00  (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:
$ 40,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
No
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
admin@yeroushalmi.com
Address: 
9100 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 240W
City, State, Zip:
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
310-623-1926

* 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.