60 Day Notice 2008-00539

AG Number: 
2008-00539
Notice PDF: 
Date Filed: 
11/26/2008
Noticing Party: 
As You Sow
Alleged Violators: 
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
Pet Food Express, Ltd.
Petstages, Inc.
Vo-Toys, Inc.
CoopSport International LP
Multipet International, Inc.
Chemicals: 
Lead and lead compounds
Source: 
Dog and Cat Toys

60-Day Notice Document

Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2008-00539
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
03/09/2009
Case Name: 
AYS v. PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 09_485923
Plaintiff: 
As You Sow
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lippe Gaffney Wagner LLP
Defendant: 
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
Petstages, Inc.
CoopSport International LP
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Jennifer Naegele, Esq.
Contact Organization: 
Lippe Gaffney Wagner LLP
Email Address:
Address: 
329 Bryant Street, Suite 3D
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone Number:
(415) 777-5600
Fax Number:
(415) 777-9809
Comments: 
Civil Complaint
AG Number:
2008-00539
Complaint PDF: 
Date Filed:
03/09/2009
Case Name: 
AYS v. Pet Food Express, Ltd., et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 09_485921
Plaintiff: 
As You Sow
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lippe Gaffney Wagner LLP
Defendant: 
Pet Food Express, Ltd.
Vo-Toys Incorporated
Multipet International, Inc.
Type of Claim: 
Failure to Warn
Relief Sought: 
Warning
Civil Penalty
Contact Name: 
Jennifer Naegele, Esq.
Contact Organization: 
Lippe Gaffney Wagner LLP
Email Address:
Address: 
329 Bryant Street, Suite 3D
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone Number:
(415) 777-5600
Fax Number:
(415) 777-9809
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2008-00539
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
03/24/2010
Case Name: 
As You Sow v. Pet Food Express, Ltd.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 09-485921
Plaintiff: 
As You Sow
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Lippe Gaffney Wagner LLP
Defendant: 
Pet Food Express, Ltd.
Vo-Toys Incorporated
Multipet International, LP
Injunctive Relief: 
Vo-Toys and PFE to provide Prop 65 warning statements on Covered Product, provide notice and warning labels to Downstream Defendant Releasees, remove DEHP and Prop 65 phthalates from product line and cease to ship for sale in Calif. such products
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 31,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 10,500.00  (In lieu of additional civil penalties, to be used by As You Sow to reduce or remediate toxic exposures and increase awareness of health hazards posed by toxic chemicals in California)
Total Payments:
$ 45,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Jennifer Naegele, Esq.
Contact Organization: 
Lippe Gaffney Wagner, LLP
Email Address:
jnaegele@lgwlawyers.com
Address: 
329 Bryant Street, Suite 3D
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone Number:
(415) 777-5600
Fax Number:
(415) 777-9809
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2008-00539
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
02/01/2010
Case Name: 
AYS v. PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 09-485923
Plaintiff: 
As You Sow
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Jennifer Naegele
Defendant: 
CoopSport International LP
Petstages, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
CoopSport and Petstages to provide Prop 65 warning statements on Covered Products, shall remove DEHP, lead and Prop 65 phthalates for entire product line and cease shipments of all products with DEHP, lead or Prop 65 phthalates to California
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 36,359.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 31,122.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 5,000.00  (In lieu of additional civil penalties, to be used by As You Sow to reduce or remediate toxic exposures and increase awareness of health hazards posed by toxic chemicals in California)
Total Payments:
$ 72,481.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Jennifer Naegele
Contact Organization: 
LIPPE GAFFNEY WAGNER LLP
Email Address:
jnaegele@lgwlawyers.com
Address: 
329 Bryant St., Suite 3D
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone Number:
(415) 777-5600
Fax Number:
(415) 777-9809
Comments: 
Settlement
AG Number:
2008-00539
Settlement PDF: 
Settlement Date:
02/11/2010
Case Name: 
AYS v. PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. et al.
Court Name: 
San Francisco Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 09-485921
Plaintiff: 
As You Sow
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Jennifer Naegele
Defendant: 
Multipet International, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Multipet Intl to provide Prop 65 warning statements on Covered Product, provide notice and warning labels to Downstream Defendant Releasees, remove DBP and Prop 65 phthalates from product line and cease to ship for sale in Calif. such products
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 6,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 19,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 24,000.00  (In lieu of additional civil penalties, to be used by As You Sow to reduce or remediate toxic exposures and increase awareness of health hazards posed by toxic chemicals in California)
Total Payments:
$ 50,000.00
Will settlement be submitted to court?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Jennifer Naegele
Contact Organization: 
LIPPE GAFFNEY WAGNER LLP
Email Address:
jnaegele@lgwlawyers.com
Address: 
329 Bryant St., Suite 3D
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone Number:
(415) 777-5600
Fax Number:
(415) 777-9809
Comments: 
Judgment
AG Number:
2008-00539
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
08/06/2010
Settlement reported to AG: 
Mon, 02/01/2010
Case Name: 
AYS v. PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. et al.
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 09-485923
Plaintiff: 
As You Sow
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Brian Gaffney, LIPPE GAFFNEY WAGNER
Defendant: 
CoopSport International LP
Petstages, Inc.
Petco Animal Supplies
Injunctive Relief: 
CoopSport and Petstages to provide Prop 65 warning statements on Covered Products, shall remove DEHP, lead and Prop 65 phthalates for entire product line and cease shipments of all products with DEHP, lead or Prop 65 phthalates to California
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 36,359.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 31,122.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 5,000.00  (In lieu of additional civil penalties, to be used by As You Sow to reduce or remediate toxic exposures and increase awareness of health hazards posed by toxic chemicals in Calif)
Total Payments:
$ 72,481.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Celeste Langille
Contact Organization: 
LIPPE GAFFNEY WAGNER LLP
Email Address:
clangille@lgwlawyers.com
Address: 
329 Bryant St., Suite 3D
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone Number:
(415) 777-5600
Fax Number:
(415) 777-9809
Judgment
AG Number:
2008-00539
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
08/06/2010
Settlement reported to AG: 
Thu, 02/11/2010
Case Name: 
AYS v. Petco Animal Supplies et al
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 09-485921
Plaintiff: 
As You Sow
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Brian Gaffney, LIPPE GAFFNEY WAGNER
Defendant: 
Multipet International, Inc.
Injunctive Relief: 
Multipet Intl to provide Prop 65 warning statements on Covered Product, provide notice and warning labels to Downstream Defendant Releasees, remove DBP and Prop 65 phthalates from product line and cease to ship for sale in Calif. such products
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 6,500.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 19,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 24,000.00  (In lieu of additional civil penalties, to be used by As You Sow to reduce or remediate toxic exposures and increase awareness of health hazards posed by toxic chemicals in Calif)
Total Payments:
$ 50,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Celeste Langille
Contact Organization: 
LIPPE GAFFNEY WAGNER LLP
Email Address:
clangille@lgwlawyers.com
Address: 
329 Bryant St., Suite 3D
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone Number:
(415) 777-5600
Fax Number:
(415) 777-9809
Judgment
AG Number:
2008-00539
Judgment PDF: 
Judgment Date:
08/06/2010
Settlement reported to AG: 
Wed, 03/24/2010
Case Name: 
AYS v. Pet Food Express et al
Court Name: 
Alameda County Superior Court
Court Docket Number: 
CGC 09-485921
Plaintiff: 
As You Sow
Plaintiff Attorney: 
Brian Gaffney, LIPPE GAFFNEY WAGNER
Defendant: 
Pet Food Express Ltd
Vo-Toys Incorporated
Injunctive Relief: 
VoToys and PFE to provide Prop 65 warning statements on Covered Product, provide notice and warning labels to Downstream Defendant Releasees, remove DEHP and Prop 65 phthalates from product lines and cease to ship for sale in Calif such products
*Non-Contingent Civil Penalty:
$ 3,000.00
Attorney(s) Fees and Costs:
$ 31,500.00
Payment in Lieu of Penalty:
$ 10,500.00  (In lieu of additional civil penalties to be used by As You Sow to reduce or remediate toxic exposures and increase awareness of health hazards posed by toxic chemicals in California)
Total Payments:
$ 45,000.00
Is Judgment Pursuant to Settlement?
Yes
Contact Name: 
Celeste Langille
Contact Organization: 
LIPPE GAFFNEY WAGNER LLP
Email Address:
clangille@lgwlawyers.com
Address: 
329 Bryant St., Suite 3D
City, State, Zip:
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone Number:
(415) 777-5600
Fax Number:
(415) 777-9808


* 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.