Alleged Violators:
Curious Universe (UK) Ltd.
Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Chemicals:
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
Source:
Pencil Pouches With PVC Components
60-Day Notice Document
Corrected Settlement
Settlement Date:
07/24/2025
Defendant:
Curious Universe (UK) Ltd.
Injunctive Relief:
Reformulation of the Products or use of required health hazard warnings.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 14,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 16,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
City, State, Zip:
Lodi, CA 95240
Phone Number:
(617) 669-6960
Settlement
Settlement Date:
07/24/2025
Defendant:
Curious Universe (UK) Ltd.
Injunctive Relief:
Reformulation of the Products or use of required health hazard warnings.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 14,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 16,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
City, State, Zip:
Lodi, CA 95240
Phone Number:
(617) 669-6960
* 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.