60 Day Notice 2021-00510

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2021-00510
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2021-00510.pdf
Date Filed: 
03/01/2021
Noticing Party: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Alleged Violators: 
TMD Holdings, LLC
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
TMD Retail 23oz latte mug

60-Day Notice Document

Supplemental Complaint
AG Number:
2021-00510
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2021-00510C7214.pdf
Date Filed:
03/14/2022
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. TMD Holdings, LLC
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
21STCV18431
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
TMD Holdings, LLC
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Reimbursement of fees and costs
Contact Name: 
Lucas Novak
Contact Organization: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Email Address:
lucas.nvk@gmail.com
Address: 
8335 W Sunset Blvd., Suite 217
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone Number:
(323) 337-9015
Comments: 
The Amended Complaint includes the allegations from the Supplemental Notice 2021-02998.
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2021-00510
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2021-00510C6784.pdf
Date Filed:
05/17/2021
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. TMD Holdings, LLC
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
21STCV18431
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
TMD Holdings, LLC
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Reimbursement of fees and costs
Contact Name: 
Lucas Novak
Contact Organization: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Email Address:
lucas.nvk@gmail.com
Address: 
8335 W Sunset Blvd., Suite 217
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone Number:
(323) 337-9015
Settlement
AG Number:
2021-00510
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2021-00510S0923.pdf
Settlement Date:
10/06/2022
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. TMD Holdings, LLC, et al.
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
21STCV18431
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation or clear and reasonable warnings if the reformulation standard is not met.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 1,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 18,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 19,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Lucas Novak
Contact Organization: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Email Address:
lucas.nvk@gmail.com
Address: 
8335 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 217
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone Number:
(323) 337-9015
Comments: 
This settlement does not apply to the co-defendant TMD Holdings, LLC ("TMD") or release TMD. Plaintiff intends to proceed with the action against TMD.
Judgment
AG Number:
2021-00510
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2021-00510J4975.pdf
Judgment Date:
06/06/2023
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. TMD Holdings, LLC, et al.
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
21STCV18431
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
TMD Holdings, LLC
Injunctive Relief: 
Defendant is permanently enjoined from selling, or causing to be sold, in California, ceramic mugs with exterior decorations without providing clear and reasonable warnings that comply with the law
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 368,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 62,184.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 430,184.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
No
Contact Name: 
Lucas Novak
Contact Organization: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Email Address:
lucas.nvk@gmail.com
Address: 
8335 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 217
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone Number:
(323) 337-9015
Judgment
AG Number:
2021-00510
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2021-00510J4909.pdf
Judgment Date:
02/17/2023
Settlement reported to AG: 
Thu, 10/06/2022
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. TMD Holdings, LLC, et al.
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
21STCV18431
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation or clear and reasonable warnings if the reformulation standard is not met.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 1,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 18,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 19,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Lucas Novak
Contact Organization: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Email Address:
lucas.nvk@gmail.com
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.