60 Day Notice 2017-00537

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2017-00537
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2017-00537.pdf
Date Filed: 
04/12/2017
Noticing Party: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Alleged Violators: 
Marshalls of MA, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Marmaxx Operating Corp.
Marshalls of CA, Inc.
The Spice Lab, Inc.
DVC Industries
Chemicals: 
Lead and lead compounds
Source: 
Ground Cinnamon

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2017-00537
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2017-00537C4843.pdf
Date Filed:
07/20/2017
Case Name: 
CAG v. SPICE LAB, INC. ET AL.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG17868410
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
The Spice Lab, Inc.
DVC Industries, Inc.
Marshalls of CA, Inc.
The TJX Companies Inc.
Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Marmaxx Operating Corp.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
A permanent injunction mandating Prop 65 warnings; Penalties purisant to HSC 25249.7 (b); Costs of suit; Reasonable attorneys fee and costs; any further relied that the court may deem just and equitable.
Contact Name: 
REUBEN YEROUSHALMI
Contact Organization: 
YEROUSHALMI & YEROUSHALMI
Email Address:
admin@yeroushalmi.com
Address: 
9100 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 240W
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(310) 623-1926
Comments: 
This complaint includes notices: AG 2017-00537; AG 2017-00539; AG 2017-00541; 2017-00542
Settlement
AG Number:
2017-00537
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2017-00537S6906.pdf
Settlement Date:
08/16/2018
Case Name: 
CAG V. THE SPICE LAB, INC.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG17868410
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
The Spice Lab, Inc.
DVC Industries, Inc.
Marshalls of CA, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Marmaxx Operating Corp.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation of LEAD to less than 550 ppb (Ground Cinnamon); Reformulation of LEAD to less than 375 ppb (Ground Turmeric); Reformulation of LEAD to less than 720 ppb (Ground Ginger);
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 11,430.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 130,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 8,570.00  (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:
$ 150,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
REUBEN YEROUSHALMI
Contact Organization: 
YEROUSHALMI & YEROUSHALMI
Email Address:
admin@yeroushalmi.com
Address: 
9100 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 240W
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(310) 623-1926
Comments: 
This includes AG#2017-00537; AG#2017-00539; AG#2017-00541; AG#2017-00542; AG 2017-01530; AG 2017-01537; 2017-01607; 2017-02081; AG 2017-02383; 2017-02416;
Judgment
AG Number:
2017-00537
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2017-00537J3996.pdf
Judgment Date:
10/24/2018
Settlement reported to AG: 
Thu, 08/16/2018
Case Name: 
CAG V. THE SPICE LAB, INC.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
RG17868410
Plaintiff: 
Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc.
Defendant: 
The Spice Lab, Inc.
DVC Industries, Inc.
Marshalls of CA, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Marshalls of MA, Inc.
Marmaxx Operating Corp.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation of LEAD to less than 550 ppb (Ground Cinnamon); Reformulation of LEAD to less than 375 ppb (Ground Turmeric); Reformulation of LEAD to less than 720 ppb (Ground Ginger);
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 11,430.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 130,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 8,570.00  (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:
$ 150,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
REUBEN YEROUSHALMI
Contact Organization: 
YEROUSHALMI & YEROUSHALMI
Email Address:
admin@yeroushalmi.com
Address: 
9100 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 240W
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(310) 623-1926

* 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.