Alleged Violators:
Newell Brands Inc.
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
Chemicals:
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
Source:
foam roller sets
deck scrubs
60-Day Notice Document
Civil Complaint
Case Name:
Ecological Alliance vs. Newell Brands Inc.
Court Name:
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Address:
448 S. Hill St., Suite 615
Settlement
Settlement Date:
08/06/2019
Case Name:
Ecological Alliance vs. Newell Brands Inc.
Court Name:
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Injunctive Relief:
reformulation to less thanb 0.1% DEHP or Warning Labels
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 7,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 30,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 37,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Address:
448 S. Hill St., Suite 615
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone Number:
(213) 593-9095
Settlement
Settlement Date:
03/18/2019
Injunctive Relief:
reformulation to less then 0.1% DEHP or Warning Labels
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 200.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 14,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 14,200.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Address:
448 S. Hill St., Suite 615
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone Number:
(213) 593-9095
Judgment
Judgment Date:
09/03/2019
Settlement reported to AG:
Court Name:
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Injunctive Relief:
reformulation to less than 0.1% DEHP, or Warning Labels
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 7,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 30,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 37,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Address:
448 S. Hill St., Suite 615
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone Number:
(213) 593-9095
* 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.