60 Day Notice 2023-03209

Withdraw Notice Add a Complaint Add a Settlement Add a Judgment

AG Number: 
2023-03209
Notice PDF: 
PDF icon 2023-03209.pdf
Date Filed: 
10/19/2023
Noticing Party: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Alleged Violators: 
Ross Stores, Inc.
JMLE, LLC
Chemicals: 
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
Source: 
PerfectCuisine brand of nonstick fry pans

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2023-03209
Complaint PDF: 
PDF icon 2023-03209C8464.pdf
Date Filed:
01/02/2024
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. JMLE, LLC, et al.
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
24STCV00027
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
JMLE, LLC
Ross Stores, Inc.
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:
lucas.nvk@gmail.com
Address: 
8335 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 217
City, State, Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone Number:
(323) 337-9015
Corrected Settlement
AG Number:
2023-03209
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2023-03209S3938.pdf
Settlement Date:
08/19/2024
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. JMLE, LLC, et al.
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
24STCV00027
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
JMLE, LLC
Ross Stores, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation or clear and reasonable warnings if the reformulation standard is not met.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 28,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,000.00
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:
2023-03209
Settlement PDF: 
PDF icon 2023-03209S3921.pdf
Settlement Date:
08/14/2024
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. JMLE, LLC, et al.
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
24STCV00027
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
JMLE, LLC
Ross Stores, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation or clear and reasonable warnings if the reformulation standard is not met.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 28,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,000.00
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
Judgment
AG Number:
2023-03209
Judgment PDF: 
PDF icon 2023-03209J5391.pdf
Judgment Date:
10/17/2024
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 08/19/2024
Case Name: 
APS&EE, LLC v. 99 Cents Only Stores, LLC
Court Name: 
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
24STCV00027
Plaintiff: 
APS&EE, LLC
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Law Offices of Lucas T. Novak
Defendant: 
Ross Stores, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Reformulation or clear and reasonable warnings if the reformulation standard is not met.
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 4,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 28,000.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 0.00
Total Payments:
$ 32,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
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.