Alleged Violators:
Rio Grande, Inc.
Richline Group, Inc.
Chemicals:
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
Lead
Lead and lead compounds
Source:
Pliers with Vinyl Grips & Brass Craft Tools
60-Day Notice Document
Civil Complaint
Case Name:
Davia v. Rio Grande, Inc., et al.
Defendant:
Rio Grande, Inc.
Richline Group, Inc.
Address:
232 E. Blithedale Avenue, Suite 210
Settlement
Settlement Date:
04/06/2022
Case Name:
Davia v. Rio Grande, Inc., et al.
Defendant:
Rio Grande, Inc.
Richline Group, Inc.
Injunctive Relief:
reformulation, interim warning, customer notification
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,600.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 49,612.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 53,212.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Address:
232 E. Blithedale Avenue, Suite 210
City, State, Zip:
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone Number:
(415) 388-0911
Judgment
Judgment Date:
05/31/2022
Settlement reported to AG:
Case Name:
Davia v. Rio Grande, Inc., et al.
Defendant:
Rio Grande, Inc.
Richline Group, Inc.
Injunctive Relief:
customer notification, reformuation and interim warning
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,600.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 49,612.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 53,212.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Address:
232 E. Blithedale Avenue, Suite 210
City, State, Zip:
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone Number:
(415) 388-0911
* 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.
