Alleged Violators:
The Home Depot, Inc.
REI CO-OP
Tender Corporation
Adventure Medical Kits
Soto USA, Inc.
Industrial Revolution Inc.
The Companion Group
Chemicals:
Carbon monoxide
soots, tar and mineral oils (coal tar)
Source:
Mag Striker
Tinder-Quik
SweetFire Fire Starter
Pocket Torch
Fire UP Charcoal Starter Ignitor
60-Day Notice Document
Settlement
Settlement Date:
02/12/2019
Case Name:
Maureen Parker v. Soto USA, Inc
Injunctive Relief:
WARNING: The combustion of wood, charcoal, and other fuels can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and soot, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. For more information go to "www.P65Warnings.ca.gov." OR WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and soot, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to "www.P65Warnings.ca.gov." OR WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive harm-www.P65Warnings.ca.gov"(on-product warning).
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 19,250.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 19,750.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Contact Organization:
Law Offices of Stephen Ure, PC
Address:
11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100
City, State, Zip:
San Diego, CA 92130
Phone Number:
(619) 235-5400
Settlement
Settlement Date:
12/20/2018
Defendant:
Industrial Revolution, Inc
Injunctive Relief:
"WARNING: The combustion of wood, charcoal and other fuels can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and soot, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov." or "WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and soot, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov." or "WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov" (This warning may be used if it is provided on the product or on the product's immediate container or wrapper).
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 18,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 18,500.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Contact Organization:
Law Offices of Stephen Ure, PC
Address:
11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100
City, State, Zip:
San Diego, CA 92130
Phone Number:
(619) 235-5400
Settlement
Settlement Date:
11/19/2018
Injunctive Relief:
"WARNING: The combustion of wood, charcoal and other fuels can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and soot, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov." or "WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and soot, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov." or "WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov." or "WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive harm - www.P65WArnings.ca.gov" (on-product warning).
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 20,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 21,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Contact Organization:
Law Offices of Stephen Ure, PC
Address:
11622 El Camino Real, Suite 100
City, State, Zip:
San Diego, CA 92130
Phone Number:
(619) 235-5400
* 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.
