60 Day Notice 2022-02829

AG Number: 
2022-02829
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
11/29/2022
Noticing Party: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan J. Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Votum Enterprises LLC
The TJX Companies, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc. dba Marshalls
Chemicals: 
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
Source: 
Votum Unicorn Power Toiletry Bag

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2022-02829
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
03/13/2023
Case Name: 
Bell v. Votum Enterprises LLC
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
23CV029208
Plaintiff: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Votum Enterprises LLC
Type of Claim: 
Violation of Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.
Relief Sought: 
Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
Address: 
9595 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 900
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Settlement
AG Number:
2022-02829
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
04/19/2023
Case Name: 
Bell v. Votum Enterprises LLC
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
23CV029208
Plaintiff: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Votum Enterprises LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 23,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9595 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 900
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Judgment
AG Number:
2022-02829
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
06/12/2023
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 04/19/2023
Case Name: 
Bell v. Votum Enterprises LLC
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
23CV029208
Plaintiff: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Votum Enterprises LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 23,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9595 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 900
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590


* 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.