60 Day Notice 2024-04480

AG Number: 
2024-04480
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
10/23/2024
Noticing Party: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Conifer Specialties, Inc.
The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. of Michigan
Ralphs Grocery Company
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
Canterbury Naturals Artisan Soup Mix Chicken Tortilla

60-Day Notice Document

Settlement
AG Number:
2024-04480
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
10/23/2026
Case Name: 
n/a
Court Name: 
n/a
Court Docket Number: 
n/a
Plaintiff: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Conifer Specialties, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 1,750.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 26,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 27,750.00
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 applies to AG # 2024-04480, 2025-00292, 2025-00293, 2025-01197, 2025-01198


* 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.