60 Day Notice 2024-00712

AG Number: 
2024-00712
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
02/21/2024
Noticing Party: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Beauty 21 Cosmetics, Inc.
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Ulta Beauty Cosmetics, LLC
Chemicals: 
Diethanolamine
Source: 
LA Girl Jetsetter Mascara

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2024-00712
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
02/21/2025
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. Ulta Beauty, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-25-622618
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Ulta Beauty Cosmetics, 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: 
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Settlement
AG Number:
2024-00712
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
08/04/2025
Case Name: 
n/a
Court Name: 
n/a
Court Docket Number: 
n/a
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Beauty 21 Cosmetics, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 14,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 14,500.00
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


* 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.