60 Day Notice 2023-00805

AG Number: 
2023-00805
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
03/09/2023
Noticing Party: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Alleged Violators: 
King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
The King Arthur Flour Company, Inc.
Gelson’s Markets
Chemicals: 
Lead
Source: 
King Arthur Baking Company Gluten Free Fudge Brownie Mix UPC# 071012075089
Comments: 
This modifies AG # 2023-00675 to include Product Photos and supplemental 1040 information

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2023-00805
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
12/02/2024
Case Name: 
Espinoza v. King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-620185
Plaintiff: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
King Arthur Baking Company, 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
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2023-00805
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
03/08/2024
Case Name: 
Espinoza v. Gelson's Markets
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-612944
Plaintiff: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
Gelson's Markets
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
Comments: 
This Complaint applies to AG # 2023-00807, 2023-00805, 2023-02077, and 2023-02070
Settlement
AG Number:
2023-00805
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
09/12/2025
Case Name: 
Espinoza v. King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
cgc-24-620185
Plaintiff: 
Gabriel Espinoza
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Evan Smith
Defendant: 
King Arthur Baking Company, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Warnings
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 2,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 27,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 29,000.00
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


* 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.