Alleged Violators:
Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
Chemicals:
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
Source:
PVC Air Hose
Welding Safety Goggles
60-Day Notice Document
Civil Complaint
Case Name:
BELL v. HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.
Court Name:
Alameda County Superior Court
Plaintiff:
EMA BELL and GABRIEL ESPINOSA
Defendant:
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.
Address:
9595 Wilshire Blvd.Ste. 900
Settlement
Settlement Date:
12/21/2015
Case Name:
Bell, et al. v. Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc.
Court Name:
Alameda County Superior Court
Plaintiff:
Ema Bell and Gabriel Espinosa
Defendant:
Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc.
Injunctive Relief:
Harbor Freight shall only ship, sell or offer for sale in CA Reformulated Product or Product that is labeled with a clear and reasonable warning.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 22,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Address:
9595 Wilshire Blvd.Ste. 900
City, State, Zip:
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
610-667-6200
Judgment
Judgment Date:
04/13/2016
Settlement reported to AG:
Case Name:
Bell, et al. v. Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc.
Court Name:
Alameda County Superior Court
Plaintiff:
Ema Bell and Gabriel Espinosa
Defendant:
Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc.
Injunctive Relief:
Harbor Freight shall only ship, sell or offer for sale in CA Reformulated Product or Product that is labeled with a clear and reasonable warning.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 22,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Address:
9595 Wilshire Blvd.Ste. 900
City, State, Zip:
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone Number:
610-667-6200
* 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.
