Alleged Violators:
Melin, LLC
Alohat, LLC
Sisco Textiles N.V.
O’Neill Clothing
O’Neill Europe B.V.
O’Neill
Chemicals:
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
60-Day Notice Document
Civil Complaint
Case Name:
Espinoza v. Melin, LLC, et al.
Court Name:
San Francisco Superior Court
Type of Claim:
Violation of Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.
Relief Sought:
Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief
Address:
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
Settlement
Settlement Date:
05/12/2026
Case Name:
Espinoza v. Melin, LLC, et al.
Court Name:
San Francisco Superior Court
Defendant:
Alohat, LLC dba Melin, LLC
Injunctive Relief:
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 41,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 45,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Address:
9465 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 300
City, State, Zip:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212
Phone Number:
(877) 534-2590
Judgment
Judgment Date:
07/01/2026
Settlement reported to AG:
Case Name:
Espinoza v. Melin, LLC, et al.
Court Name:
San Francisco Superior Court
Injunctive Relief:
Reformulation and/or warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 41,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 45,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Address:
9465 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 300
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.
