Court Approves Settlement in Proposition 65 Suit Involving Sushi

As You Sow v. Icrest Int't LLC, No. RG15-786176 (Cal. Sup. Ct. – Alameda Cnty.): In this Proposition 65 action alleging that Defendant's sushi contains cadmium, the Court issued an order indicating that it approved the parties' stipulated settlement. The terms of the settlement are as follows: (1) Defendant will place a Proposition 65 warning statement on the products-at-issue; (2) Defendant will pay a civil penalty of $5,750 to Plaintiff, who will in turn remit 75% of this amount to the State of California; (3) Defendant agrees to pay $5,750 in lieu of penalty to Plaintiff; and (4) Defendant agrees to pay $26,000 in attorneys' fees and costs. Order and declaration with consent judgment attached.