60 Day Notice 2023-03449

AG Number: 
2023-03449
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
11/03/2023
Noticing Party: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
Garven, LLC
1616 Holdings, Inc.
Five Below, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
Pawsitively Fun Ceramic Pet Bowl

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2023-03449
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
07/15/2024
Case Name: 
Bell v. 1616 Holdings, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-616406
Plaintiff: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
1616 Holdings, Inc.
Five Below, Inc.
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: 
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Comments: 
This complaint applies to AG # 2024-00553, 2024-00503, 2023-03449
Settlement
AG Number:
2023-03449
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
08/05/2025
Case Name: 
Bell v. 1616 Holdings, Inc., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-616406
Plaintiff: 
Ema Bell
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
1616 Holdings, Inc.
Five Below, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 32,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 35,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Evan Smith
Contact Organization: 
Brodsky & Smith
Email Address:
esmith@brodskysmith.com
Address: 
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Comments: 
This settlement applies to AG # 2023-03449, 2024-00503, 2024-00553


* 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.