60 Day Notice 2012-00006

AG Number: 
2012-00006
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
01/05/2012
Noticing Party: 
David Steinman
Alleged Violators: 
Crown Prince, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
Whole smoked oysters in cottonseed oil

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2012-00006
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
03/26/2013
Case Name: 
David Steinman v. Crown Prince, Inc. and WalMart Stores, Inc
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG13673501
Plaintiff: 
Environmental Research Center, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Michael Freund
Defendant: 
Crown Prince, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Michael Freund
Contact Organization: 
Law Offices of Michael Freund
Email Address:
Address: 
1919 Addison Street, Suite 105
City, State, Zip:
Berkeley , CA 94704
Phone Number:
(510) 540-1992
Fax Number:
(510) 540-5543
Comments: 
Also covers A.G. No. 2012-00101
Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00006
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
12/22/2015
Case Name: 
David Steinman et al. v. Crown Prince, Inc.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG13673501 & RG13699240
Plaintiff: 
David Steinman
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Michael Freund
Defendant: 
Crown Prince, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Subject to the provisions set forth in Section 3.4, beginning on a date that is six (6) months after the Effective Date, Crown Prince shall not distribute for sale in the State of California, or directly sell in the State of California, Crown Prince Fancy Whole Smoked Oysters in Cottonseed Oil and Crown Prince Baby Clams (smoked in oil) unless each individual unit of these products (1) meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2, or (2) qualifies as a "Reformulated Covered Product" under Section 3.3. Additionally, as of the Effective Date, Crown Prince shall be permanently enjoined from distributing for sale in the State of California, or directly selling in the State of California, Great Value Smoked Oysters.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 56,100.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 102,462.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 215,438.00  ($10,131.50 as reimbursement of costs and $92,330.55 as reimbursement of attorneys' fees. )
Total Payments:
$ 374,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Michael Freund
Contact Organization: 
Michael Freund & Associates
Email Address:
freund1@aol.com
Address: 
1919 Addison Street, Suite 105
City, State, Zip:
Berkeley , CA 94704
Phone Number:
(510) 540-1992
Fax Number:
(510) 540-5543
Comments: 
Also includes AG Nos. 2012-00101, 2013-00280 and 2013-00986.
Judgment
AG Number:
2012-00006
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
03/02/2016
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 12/22/2015
Case Name: 
David Steinman et al. v. Crown Prince, Inc.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG13673501 & RG13699240
Plaintiff: 
David Steinman
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Michael Freund
Defendant: 
Crown Prince, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Subject to the provisions set forth in Section 3.4, beginning on a date that is six (6) months after the Effective Date, Crown Prince shall not distribute for sale in the State of California, or directly sell in the State of California, Crown Prince Fancy Whole Smoked Oysters in Cottonseed Oil and Crown Prince Baby Clams (smoked in oil) unless each individual unit of these products (1) meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2, or (2) qualifies as a "Reformulated Covered Product" under Section 3.3. Additionally, as of the Effective Date, Crown Prince shall be permanently enjoined from distributing for sale in the State of California, or directly selling in the State of California, Great Value Smoked Oysters.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 56,100.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 102,462.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 215,438.00  ($10,131.50 as reimbursement of costs and $92,330.55 as reimbursement of attorneys' fees. )
Total Payments:
$ 374,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Michael Freund
Contact Organization: 
Michael Freund & Associates
Email Address:
freund1@aol.com
Address: 
1919 Addison Street, Suite 105
City, State, Zip:
Berkeley , CA 94704
Phone Number:
(510) 540-1992
Fax Number:
(510) 540-5543


* 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.