Evan Smith: Proposition 65 notices and settlements
Notices brought with Evan Smith as plaintiff counsel, and what they settled for.
Notices
2,501
5% withdrawn
Recorded settlements
960
40% of active notices
Median total payment
$16,500
range $5,000 to $85,000, n=960
Median days to settlement
n/a
from notice filing date
| Payment | Median | Middle half | Range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil penalty | $500 | $500 to $2,000 | $500 to $12,000 | 960 |
| Attorney fees and costs | $15,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 | $4,500 to $78,000 | 960 |
| Total payments | $16,500 | $10,500 to $21,750 | $5,000 to $85,000 | 960 |
Settlements that ended in reformulation: 83%. Settlements that ended in warnings: 96%. A settlement reported under several notice numbers is counted once.
Most common product types
| Product types | Notices |
|---|---|
| Other | 504 |
| Ceramics and glassware | 417 |
| Bags and cases | 317 |
| Food: snacks and confectionery | 143 |
| Food: other | 139 |