United States of America v. Spectrum Brands, Inc.

Filing 259

ORDER re: 3/5/2018 Telephone Conference regarding the Seventh Circuit's mandate and remand to modify the permanent injunction consistent with this court's January 19, 2018 opinion (dkt. # 256 ). Signed by District Judge William M. Conley on 3/5/2018. (voc)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff,

ORDER

v.
15-cv-371-wmc
SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.,
Defendant.

The court held a telephonic status conference this morning, at which counsel for
the government and Spectrum appeared. The purpose of the conference was to address
the Seventh Circuit’s mandate and remand to modify the permanent injunction consistent
with this court’s January 19, 2018 opinion (dkt. #256). Before entering an amended
judgment, however, defendant asked for an opportunity to address the court’s order
enjoining it to
retain, at its own expense, an independent expert, who by
reason of background, training and education is qualified to
assist in reviewing and recommending changes, if necessary, to
Spectrum’s comprehensive safety program for CPSA
compliance, with particular emphasis on compliance with the
section 15(b) reporting requirement and procedures necessary
to prevent the sale of recalled products.
Accordingly, the court established the following briefing schedule: (1) defendant
shall have seven days to brief any further objection to the substance of that requirement;
and (2) plaintiff shall have seven days to respond. No reply will be permitted, unless
affirmatively requested by the court. Following briefing, the court will issue an appropriate
amended judgment. In the meantime, the court will continue to stay without bond the

failure to report portion of the civil liability penalty in the amount of $821,675.00. (See
dkt. #243 at 1-2, 5.)
Entered this 5th day of March, 2018.
BY THE COURT:
/s/
__________________________________
WILLIAM M. CONLEY
District Judge

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