60 Day Notice 2023-00806

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2023-00806
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2023-00806.pdf
Date Filed: 
03/08/2023
Noticing Party: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
King Arthur Baking Company, Inc. aka The King Arthur Flour Company, Inc.
The King Arthur Flour Company, Inc.
The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. dba Ralphs
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
King Arthur Baking Company Gluten Free Pancake Mix
Comments: 
This modifies AG # 2023-00664 to include Product Photos and supplemental 1040 information.

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2023-00806
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2023-00806C9232.pdf
Date Filed:
11/26/2024
Case Name: 
Espinoza v. King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-620135
Plaintiff: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
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:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2023-00806
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2023-00806C8700.pdf
Date Filed:
03/06/2024
Case Name: 
Espinoza v. The Kroger Co.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-612879
Plaintiff: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
The Kroger Co.
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:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9595 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 900
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Comments: 
This Complaint applies to AG # 2023-00804, 2023-00816, 2023-00806, and 2023-01247
Settlement
AG Number:
2023-00806
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2023-00806S7443.pdf
Settlement Date:
04/03/2026
Case Name: 
Espinoza v. King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-620135
Plaintiff: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 27,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 29,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
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

* 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.