Noticing Party:
Environmental Research Center, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney:
Environmental Research Center
Alleged Violators:
The Hut.com Limited, LLC, individually and dba Eimele
The Hut.com Limited, individually and dba Eimele
Chemicals:
Lead and lead compounds
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
Source:
Eimele Shine Greens Plant-Based Wellbeing
Eimele Essential Rainbow Phytonutrients from every colour
60-Day Notice Document
Settlement
Settlement Date:
04/15/2026
Case Name:
Environmental Research Center, Inc. vs. The Hut.com Limited
Plaintiff:
Environmental Research Center, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney:
Environmental Research Center
Defendant:
FIC Shareco Limited formerly known as The Hut.com Limited, LLC, individually and dba Eimele
Injunctive Relief:
Beginning on the Effective Date, FIC Shareco Limited shall be permanently enjoined from manufacturing for sale in the State of California, “Distributing into the State of California,” or directly selling in the State of California, (1) any Lead Covered Product which exposes a person to a “Daily Lead Exposure Level” of more than 0.5 micrograms of lead per day and/or (2) any PFOA Covered Product which exposes a person to any detectible level of PFOA per day unless such Covered Product meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 27,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 30,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Contact Organization:
Environmental Research Center
Address:
3111 Camino Del Rio North, Ste 400
City, State, Zip:
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone Number:
(619) 500-3090
* 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.
