60 Day Notice 2012-00806

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AG Number: 
2012-00806
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00806.pdf
Date Filed: 
12/11/2012
Noticing Party: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Alleged Violators: 
Howard Berger Co., Inc.
Howard Berger Co., LLC
Ross Stores, Inc.
Ross Dress for Less, Inc.
dd's DISCOUNTS
Chemicals: 
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
Lead
Source: 
Steering Wheel Lock

60-Day Notice Document

Settlement
AG Number:
2012-00806
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2012-00806S2699.pdf
Settlement Date:
06/12/2013
Case Name: 
CAG v. HOWARD BERGER COMPANY, INC.
Court Name: 
Out of Court Settlement
Court Docket Number: 
NA
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
Howard Berger Company, INc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation of DEHP to less than 0.1% for Steering Wheel Locks Reformulation of Lead to less than 100ppm Steering Wheel Locks & Flashlight w/Rubber Grips
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 1,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 44,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 7,000.00  (CAG will use the payment in lieu of civil penalties for such projects and purposes related to environmental protection, worker health and safety, or reduction of human exposure to hazardous substances.)
Total Payments:
$ 52,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Reuben Yeroushalmi
Contact Organization: 
Yeroushalmi & Associates
Email Address:
admin@yeroushalmi.com
Address: 
9100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 610E
City, State, Zip:
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
310-623-1926
Comments: 
This settlement also includes AG#2013-00247 March 14, 2013 Notice - Flashlights with Rubber Grips

* 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.