60 Day Notice 2016-00562

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2016-00562
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562.pdf
Date Filed: 
06/09/2016
Noticing Party: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Fredric Evenson
Alleged Violators: 
Ace Hardware Corporation
Amazon.com, Inc.
Amazon.com, LLC
CobraCo Manufacturing, Inc.
Woodstream Corporation
D.C. America
Good Directions, Inc.
HSN, Inc.
Furniture of America California, Inc.
Jeco, Inc.
Kay Home Products
Akerue Industries, LLC
Landmann USA, Inc.
Modern Marketing Concepts, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Orchard Supply Hardware
Orchard Supply Company, LLC
Pier 1 Imports (US), Inc.
Sears Holdings Corporation
Sears Holdings Management Corporation
Sears Roebuck and Co.
Kmart Holding Corporation
Kmart Corporation
Shinerich International, Inc.
Sky Billiards, Inc.
Best Choice Products
Smart Living Company
Target Corporation
The Blue Rooster Company
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Well Traveled Imports, Inc.
Trademark Global, LLC
Chemicals: 
Carbon monoxide
Source: 
Wood-burning outdoor heating products, such as fire pits, fire rings, fire tables and chimeneas

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00562
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562C5237.pdf
Date Filed:
11/15/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sears Roebuck and Co.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555370
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Sears Roebuck and Co.
Kmart Corporation
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00562
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562C4378.pdf
Date Filed:
09/01/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Smart Living Company, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554012
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Smart Living Company
Trademark Global, LLC
Akerue Industries, LLC
The Blue Rooster Company
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00562
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562C4377.pdf
Date Filed:
09/01/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jeco, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554011
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Jeco, Inc.
CobraCo Manufacturing, Inc.
Woodstream Corporation
Sky Billiards, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00562
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562C4376.pdf
Date Filed:
09/01/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Landmann, Inc.
Modern Marketing Concepts, Inc.
Well Traveled Imports, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00562
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562C4374.pdf
Date Filed:
09/01/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Good Directions, Inc. et al
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554009
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Good Directions, Inc.
D.C. America
Furniture of America California, Inc.
Pier 1 Imports (US) Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-00562
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562C4373.pdf
Date Filed:
09/01/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Good Directions, Inc. et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554009
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Good Directions, Inc.
D.C. America
Furniture of America California, Inc.
Pier 1 Imports (US), Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S6574.pdf
Settlement Date:
04/23/2018
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sears Roebuck and Co.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555370
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Kmart Corporation
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 22,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 27,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5845.pdf
Settlement Date:
06/15/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jeco, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554011
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Jeco, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 18,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5723.pdf
Settlement Date:
04/20/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jeco, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554011
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Woodstream Corporation
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 15,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 35,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
109 Quarry Lane
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5696.pdf
Settlement Date:
04/12/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jeco, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554011
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Sky Billiards, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 25,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 35,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5621.pdf
Settlement Date:
03/15/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Good Directions, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554009
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Furniture of America California, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5619.pdf
Settlement Date:
03/14/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Smart Living Company, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554012
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Trademark Global, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5616.pdf
Settlement Date:
03/14/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Modern Marketing Concepts, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 15,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 35,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5615.pdf
Settlement Date:
03/13/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Modern Marketing Concepts, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 15,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 35,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Mr.
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5614.pdf
Settlement Date:
03/13/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Well Traveled Imports, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 27,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Mr.
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5495.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/18/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Landmann USA, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings of carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 14,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5430.pdf
Settlement Date:
12/14/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Smart Living Company, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
554012
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Akerue Industries, LLC
Kay Home Products
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings of carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 12,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 4,500.00  (PILP to Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment.)
Total Payments:
$ 34,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Mr.
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5361.pdf
Settlement Date:
11/07/2016
Case Name: 
Ecologcal Rights Foundation v. Good Directions, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554009
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear & reasonable warnings.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 4,500.00  (PILP to Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment.)
Total Payments:
$ 32,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Mr.
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
109 Quarry Lane
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Fax Number:
831
Settlement
AG Number:
2016-00562
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562S5312.pdf
Settlement Date:
10/13/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Good Directions, Inc. et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554009
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Good Directions, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings on products & in owner's manuals.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 28,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Mr.
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
109 Quarry Lane
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3834.pdf
Judgment Date:
06/06/2018
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 04/23/2018
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Sears Roebuck and Co.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555370
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Kmart Corporation
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 22,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 27,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3566.pdf
Judgment Date:
08/09/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Thu, 06/15/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jeco, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554011
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Jeco, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 18,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3565.pdf
Judgment Date:
08/09/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 04/12/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jeco, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554011
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Sky Billiards, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 25,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 35,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3564.pdf
Judgment Date:
08/10/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 03/14/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Modern Marketing Concepts, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 15,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 35,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3512.pdf
Judgment Date:
07/05/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 04/19/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Jeco, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554011
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Woodstream Corporation
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 15,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 35,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3467.pdf
Judgment Date:
05/03/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 03/14/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Smart Living Company, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554012
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Trademark Global, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3464.pdf
Judgment Date:
05/02/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 03/13/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Well Traveled Imports, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 27,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3463.pdf
Judgment Date:
05/02/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 03/15/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Good Directions, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554009
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Furniture of America California, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 22,500.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3454.pdf
Judgment Date:
04/21/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 12/14/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Smart Living Company, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554012
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Akerue Industries, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 12,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 4,500.00  (PILP to Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment.)
Total Payments:
$ 34,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3448.pdf
Judgment Date:
04/20/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 01/18/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Hayneedle, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554010
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Landmann USA, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 14,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3393.pdf
Judgment Date:
02/24/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Thu, 10/13/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Good Directions, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554009
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Good Directions, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 28,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Ecology Law Center
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-00562
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-00562J3392.pdf
Judgment Date:
02/24/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 11/07/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Good Directions, et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554009
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings of carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 4,500.00  (PILP to Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment.)
Total Payments:
$ 32,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Fredric Evenson
Contact Organization: 
Mr.
Email Address:
evenson@ecologylaw.com
Address: 
P.O. Box 1000
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone Number:
(831) 454-8216

* 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.