60 Day Notice 2024-01976

AG Number: 
2024-01976
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
05/20/2024
Noticing Party: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Alleged Violators: 
Thrifty Supply Co.
American General Tool Group
Outdoor Supply Hardware
Central Network Retail Group
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
Thrifco brand of brass fittings
Comments: 
This notice amends 2024-01052 by updating contact information.

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2024-01976
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
12/05/2024
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. Thrifty Supply Co., et al.
Court Name: 
Santa Barbara County
Court Docket Number: 
24CV06820
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
Thrifty Supply Co.
American General Tool Group
Outdoor Supply Hardware
Central Network Retail Group
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:
Address: 
8335 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 217
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone Number:
(323) 337-9015
Corrected Settlement
AG Number:
2024-01976
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
04/11/2025
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. Thrifty Supply Co., et al.
Court Name: 
Santa Barbara County
Court Docket Number: 
24CV06820
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
American General Tool Group
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation or clear and reasonable warnings if the reformulation standard is not met.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 1,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 18,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 19,500.00
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
Settlement
AG Number:
2024-01976
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
03/04/2025
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. American General Tool Group
Court Name: 
Santa Barbara County
Court Docket Number: 
24CV06820
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
American General Tool Group
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation or clear and reasonable warnings if the reformulation standard is not met.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 1,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 18,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 19,500.00
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


* 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.