60 Day Notice 2024-04484

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AG Number: 
2024-04484
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2024-04484.pdf
Date Filed: 
10/24/2024
Noticing Party: 
Environmental Research Center, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lozeau Drury LLP
Alleged Violators: 
Izze Beverage Co.
Chemicals: 
Lead and lead compounds
Source: 
Izze Sparkling flavored ice beverage blend from concentrate with other natural flavors clementine
Izze Sparkling flavored ice beverage blend from concentrate with other natural flavors Strawberry
Izze Sparkling flavored ice beverage blend from concentrate with other natural flavors Mango

60-Day Notice Document

Settlement
AG Number:
2024-04484
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2024-04484S5611.pdf
Settlement Date:
07/03/2025
Case Name: 
Environmental Research Center vs. Izze Beverage Co.
Court Name: 
Out of Court Settlement
Court Docket Number: 
N/A
Plaintiff: 
Environmental Research Center, Inc.
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lozeau Drury LLP
Defendant: 
Izze Beverage Co.
Injunctive Relief: 
Beginning on the Effective Date, Izze shall be permanently enjoined from manufacturing for sale in the State of California, “Distributing into the State of California,” or directly selling in the State of California, any Covered Product which exposes a person to a “Daily Lead Exposure Level” of more than 0.5 micrograms of lead per day unless it meets the warning requirements under Section 3.2. Except as expressly agreed to herein, nothing in this Section 3 shall bind Izze to any obligations greater than or in addition to those imposed by Proposition 65.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 19,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 56,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 75,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
No
Contact Name: 
Richard Drury
Contact Organization: 
Lozeau Drury LLP
Email Address:
myra.heptinstall@erc501c3.org
Address: 
1939 Harrison Street, Ste 150
City, State, Zip:
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone Number:
(510) 836-4200
Comments: 
This Settlement also includes AG number 2024-04195.

* 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.