Alleged Violators:
Looft Industries AB
Williams Sonoma
Chemicals:
Carbon monoxide
soots, tar and mineral oils (coal tar)
Source:
LooftLighter Electric Firestarter
60-Day Notice Document
Settlement
Settlement Date:
01/16/2021
Case Name:
Evelyn Wimberley v. Williams-Sonoma et.al.
Defendant:
Williams Sonoma
Looft Industries AB
Injunctive Relief:
"[California Proposition 65] WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide and other combustion byproducts 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: "[California Proposition 65] WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and carbon monoxide which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov" Or: "[California Proposition 65]: Cancer and Reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov" Language in brackets is optional. The word "WARNING" shall be in all capital letters and print. The warning symbol to the left of the word "WARNING:" must be a black exclamation point in a yellow equilateral triangle with a black outline, except that if the sign or label for the Covered Product does not use the color yellow, the symbol may be in black and white.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 16,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 16,500.00
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:
(161) 923-55400
* 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.
