Alleged Violators:
The Hillman Group, Inc.
The Hillman Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Ace Hardware Corporation
Source:
Hillman hot-dipped galvanized nails
Hillman brass dowels
60-Day Notice Document
Civil Complaint
Case Name:
APS&EE, LLC v. The Hillman Group, Inc., et al.
Court Name:
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Defendant:
The Hillman Group, Inc.
The Hillman Companies, Inc.
Ace Hardware Corporation
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Relief Sought:
Warning
Civil Penalty
Reimbursement of fees and costs
Contact Organization:
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Address:
8335 W Sunset Blvd., Suite 217
Settlement
Settlement Date:
09/14/2018
Case Name:
APS&EE, LLC v. Hillman Group, Inc., et al.
Court Name:
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Injunctive Relief:
Clear and reasonable warnings if the reformulation standards are not met.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 8,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 32,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 40,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Contact Organization:
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Address:
8335 W Sunset Blvd., Suite 217
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone Number:
(323) 337-9015
Judgment
Judgment Date:
12/04/2018
Settlement reported to AG:
Case Name:
APS&EE, LLC v. Hillman Group, Inc., et al.
Court Name:
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Injunctive Relief:
Clear and reasonable warnings if the reformulation standards are not met.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 8,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 32,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 40,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Contact Organization:
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Address:
8335 W Sunset Blvd., Suite 217
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone Number:
(323) 337-9015
* 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.
