Noticing Party:
Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation
Alleged Violators:
Dark Horse Coffee Roaster, LLC
Verve, LLC
60-Day Notice Document
Judgment
Judgment Date:
09/18/2020
Settlement reported to AG:
Court Name:
Santa Cruz Superior Court
Plaintiff:
The People of the State of California
Plaintiff Attorney:
Ed Browne, Assistant District Attorney Santa Cruz Co. District Attorney;s Office
Injunctive Relief:
Defendant is enjoined from selling any beverage containing 0.5 percent ethyl alcohol unless authorized by the state and not sell kombucha products which contain 1 microgram per liter without clear and reasonable warnings.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 22,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 0.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 3,000.00 (to OEHHA)
Total Payments:
$ 25,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Contact Organization:
Santa Cruz District Attorney's Office
City, State, Zip:
Santa Cruz , CA 95060
Phone Number:
(831) 454-2400
Fax Number:
(831) 454-2227
* 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.