60 Day Notice 2023-02376

AG Number: 
2023-02376
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
08/03/2023
Noticing Party: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
1616 Holdings, Inc.
Five Below, Inc.
Fourstar Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Janera Co. Ltd.
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
Room 2 Room Noodle Bowl
Comments: 
This modifies AG # 2023-01322 and AG # 2023-02375 to identify "Fourstar Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Janera Co. Ltd."

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2023-02376
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
11/06/2023
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. Fourstar Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jane
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-23-610211
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Fourstar Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Janera Co. Ltd.
Type of Claim: 
Violation of Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.
Relief Sought: 
Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
Address: 
9595 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 900
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Settlement
AG Number:
2023-02376
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
12/06/2023
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. Fourstar Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jane
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-23-610211
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Fourstar Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Janera Co. Ltd.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 21,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 23,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9595 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 900
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Judgment
AG Number:
2023-02376
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
01/24/2024
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 12/06/2023
Case Name: 
Balabbo v. Fourstar Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jane
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-23-610211
Plaintiff: 
Precila Balabbo
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Fourstar Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Janera Co. Ltd.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 21,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 23,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9595 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 900
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590


* 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.