60 Day Notice 2021-03097

AG Number: 
2021-03097
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
12/23/2021
Noticing Party: 
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Entorno Law, LLP
Alleged Violators: 
Markwins Beauty Brands, Inc.
99 Cents Only Stores, LLC
Chemicals: 
Asbestos
Source: 
Beauty Benefits Highlighting Products including but not limited to Beauty Benefits Highlighting Duo
Comments: 
This notice amends the original notice AG #2021-01240 dated May 27, 2021. This amendment includes supplemental supporting documents for the named products.

60-Day Notice Document

Corrected Complaint
AG Number:
2021-03097
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
05/03/2022
Case Name: 
EHA v. Markwins Beauty Brands, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
22CV008716
Plaintiff: 
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Entorno Law, LLP
Defendant: 
MARKWINS BEAUTY BRANDS, INC.
99 CENTS ONLY STORES, LLC
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Natalie Palmberg
Contact Organization: 
Entorno Law, LLP
Email Address:
Address: 
225 Broadway, Ste 2100
City, State, Zip:
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-5014
Phone Number:
(619) 629-0531
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2021-03097
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
03/22/2022
Case Name: 
EHA v. Markwins Beauty Brands, Inc. et al
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
22CV008716
Plaintiff: 
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Entorno Law LLP
Defendant: 
Markwins Beauty Brands, Inc.
99 Cents Only Stores, LLC
Type of Claim: 
Unlawful Discharge
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
William Reynolds
Contact Organization: 
Entorno Law LLP
Email Address:
Address: 
225 Broadway, STE 2100
City, State, Zip:
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone Number:
(619) 629-0514
Settlement
AG Number:
2021-03097
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
03/02/2023
Case Name: 
EHA v. Markwins Beauty Brands, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
22CV008716
Plaintiff: 
Environmental Health Advocates, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Entorno Law, LLP
Defendant: 
Markwins Beauty Brands, Inc.
99 Cents Only Stores, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Discontinuing sales
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 6,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 64,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 70,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Victoria Bracco
Contact Organization: 
Entorno Law LLP
Email Address:
Victoria@Entornolaw.com
Address: 
225 Broadway, Suite 1900
City, State, Zip:
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone Number:
619-629-0527


* 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.