Evan J. Smith: Proposition 65 notices and settlements
Notices brought with Evan J. Smith as plaintiff counsel, and what they settled for.
Notices
1,000
8% withdrawn
Recorded settlements
583
62% of active notices
Median total payment
$18,000
range $1,700 to $105,000, n=583
Median days to settlement
n/a
from notice filing date
| Payment | Median | Middle half | Range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil penalty | $1,000 | $500 to $2,000 | $100 to $10,000 | 583 |
| Attorney fees and costs | $17,000 | $12,000 to $22,500 | $1,200 to $95,000 | 583 |
| Total payments | $18,000 | $12,500 to $24,500 | $1,700 to $105,000 | 583 |
Settlements that ended in reformulation: 83%. Settlements that ended in warnings: 85%. A settlement reported under several notice numbers is counted once.
Most common product types
| Product types | Notices |
|---|---|
| Other | 299 |
| Bags and cases | 271 |
| Cosmetics and personal care | 70 |
| Ceramics and glassware | 63 |
| Toys and sporting goods | 57 |