60 Day Notice 2023-00657

AG Number: 
2023-00657
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
03/07/2023
Noticing Party: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Blue Diamond Growers
Blue Diamond Almond Growers
California Almond Growers Exchange
The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. dba Ralphs
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
Blue Diamond Almonds Almond Nut Thins Rice Cracker Snacks

60-Day Notice Document

Settlement
AG Number:
2023-00657
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
03/23/2026
Case Name: 
n/a
Court Name: 
n/a
Court Docket Number: 
n/a
Plaintiff: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Blue Diamond Growers
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 17,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
No
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
Esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Comments: 
This settlement agreement applies to both AG#2023-00804 and AG#2023-00657


* 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.