60 Day Notice 2016-01026

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2016-01026
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026.pdf
Date Filed: 
09/12/2016
Noticing Party: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Alleged Violators: 
Picnic Time, Inc.
Orgill, Inc.
M.S.R.S., Inc.
Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
P&M Products, Inc.
Old Smokey Products Company
Siya, Inc.
Rankam Metal Products Manufactory, Ltd.
Chemicals: 
Carbon monoxide
Source: 
Charcoal grills and hibachis

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2016-01026
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026C4603.pdf
Date Filed:
11/17/2016
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-554429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Orgill, Inc.
Picnic Time, Inc.
M.S.R.S., Inc. (dba VM International)
Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
P&M Products, Inc.
Old Smokey Products Company, Inc
Siya, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
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:
2016-01026
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026S6475.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/16/2018
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Siya, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 19,500.00
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:
2016-01026
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026S6329.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/24/2018
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Siya, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 19,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 19,503.00
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:
2016-01026
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026S6328.pdf
Settlement Date:
01/24/2018
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Orgill, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 24,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 29,000.00
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:
2016-01026
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026S5868.pdf
Settlement Date:
06/22/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Picnic Time, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and Reasonable Warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 22,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,500.00
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:
2016-01026
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026S5724.pdf
Settlement Date:
04/19/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 17,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
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:
2016-01026
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026S5579.pdf
Settlement Date:
02/27/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Old Smokey Products Company
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 6,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 23,500.00
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
Judgment
AG Number:
2016-01026
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026J3833.pdf
Judgment Date:
06/06/2018
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 01/24/2018
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Orgill, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 5,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 24,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 29,000.00
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:
2016-01026
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026J3832.pdf
Judgment Date:
06/05/2018
Settlement reported to AG: 
Tue, 01/16/2018
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Siya, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 19,500.00
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:
2016-01026
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026J3714.pdf
Judgment Date:
01/16/2018
Settlement reported to AG: 
Thu, 06/22/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Picnic Time, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 10,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 22,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,500.00
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:
2016-01026
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026J3514.pdf
Judgment Date:
07/05/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 04/19/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 17,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
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:
2016-01026
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2016-01026J3513.pdf
Judgment Date:
07/05/2017
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 02/27/2017
Case Name: 
Ecological Rights Foundation v. Orgill, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC-16-555429
Plaintiff: 
Ecological Rights Foundation
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Ecology Law Center
Environmental Advocates
Defendant: 
Old Smokey Products Company
Injunctive Relief: 
Clear and reasonable warnings about carbon monoxide exposures.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 6,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 17,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 23,500.00
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

* 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.