Non-Participating Manufacturers 2004

• A judgment of default was entered against defendant SEKAP S.A. GREEK COOPERATIVE CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING COMPANY aka SEKAP S.A. by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $553,786.00 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by Sekap, including but not limited to "Ideal", "GR" and "Marathon" brand cigarettes. View a copy of the SEKAP S.A. judgment.  [PDF 317 kb / 9 pg]
• A judgment of default was entered against defendant GTCV Industries, LTD aka Golden Tobacco Company by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $176,570.47 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by GTC Industries, including but not limited to "Double Diamond" brand cigarettes. View a copy of the GTCV Industries, LTD judgment.  [PDF 292 kb / 8 pg]
• A judgment of default was entered against defendant Grand River Enterprises/6 Nations, Ltd. by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $195,876.93 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by Grand River Enterprises/6 Nations, including but not limited to "Scenic 101" and "Capitol" brand cigarettes. View a copy of the Grand River Enterprises/6 Nations judgment.  [PDF 319 kb / 9 pg]
• A judgment of default was entered against defendant Georgio S.A. Keranis Viomichaniki Emporiki Anonymous, aka Etaireia G.A. Keranis Veee aka Keranis Holdings S.A. aka G.A. Keranis (Tobacco) by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $29,401.34 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by G.A. Keranis, including but not limited to "Winner" brand cigarettes. View a copy of the Georgio S.A. Keranis Viomichaniki Emporiki Anonymous judgment.  [PDF 284 kb / 7 pg]
• A judgment of default was entered against defendant Grand Tobacco Company by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $92,215.30 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by GRAND TOBACCO COMPANY, including but not limited to "Garni" and "Akhtamar" brand cigarettes. View a copy of the Grand Tobacco Company judgment.  [PDF 223 kb / 5 pg]
• September 15, 2004, a judgment of default was entered against defendant PATRIOT TOBACCO COMPANY by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $58,372.23 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by PATRIOT TOBACCO COMPANY, including but not limited to "Patroit" brand cigarettes.
• September 14, 2004, a judgment of default was entered against defendant PT Wahana Sarana Baladika, a Foreign corporation, by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $1,892,477.60 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by PT Wahana Sarana Baladika, including but not limited to "Diplomat" and/or "American Diplomat" cigarettes. View a copy of the PT Wahana Sarana Baladika judgment.  [PDF 211 kb / 5 pg]
• July 1, 2004, a judgment of default was entered against defendant , a foreign corporation, by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $19,127.42 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by Eduardo Aroustamyan, including but not limited to "Akhtamar", "Cartier", "Davidoff", "Garni", "Gitantes", "Royalls", "Sabrania", and "Sobrania" cigarettes. View a copy of the Eduardo Aroustamyan judgment.  [PDF 655 kb / 6 pg]
• July 1, 2004, a judgment of default was entered against defendant Sekap, Greek Cooperative Cigarette Manufacturing Company by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $17,267,368.50 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by Sekap, Greek Cooperative Cigarette Manufacturing Company, including but not limited to "Marathon" and "GR" cigarettes. View a copy of the Sekap, Greek Cooperative Cigarette Manufacturing Company judgment.  [PDF 444 kb / 5 pg]
• March 24, 2004, a judgment of default was entered against defendant Sekap, Greek Cooperative Cigarette Manufacturing Company by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $1,026,110.94 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by Sekap Greek Cooperative Cigarette Manufacturing Company, including but not limited to "Marathon" and "GR" cigarettes. View a copy of the Sekap, Greek Cooperative Cigarette Manufacturing Company judgment.  [PDF 330 kb / 7 pg]
• March 14, 2004, a judgment of default was entered against defendant SUMATRA TOBACCO TRADING COMPANY NV, a foreign corporation, by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $405,252.18 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by SUMATRA TOBACCO TRADING COMPANY NV, including but not limited to "United" cigarettes. View a copy of the SUMATRA TOBACCO TRADING COMPANY NV judgment.  [PDF 216 kb / 5 pg]
• March 9, 2004 - a judgment of default was entered against defendant Tabacalera Boqueron S.A. by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California. This ban takes effect immediately and remains in effect until the defendant establishes a qualified escrow fund, deposits $64,264 into the escrow fund, and provides proof of its compliance with the Reserve Fund Statute to the Attorney General. The ban extends to ALL brands manufactured by Tabacalera Boqueron, including but not limited to "Carlyle" brand cigarettes. View a copy of the Tabacalera Boqueron judgment.  [PDF 248 kb / 5 pg].
• A judgment of default was entered against defendant M/S Mohanlal Hargovinddas by the Sacramento County Superior Court. The defendant has been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and is prohibited from selling any of its cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California for two years, commencing March 1, 2004. The two-year ban extends to any and all brands manufactured by M/S Mohanlal Hargovinddas, including but not limited to the following brands: "Sher Bidi", "Pahelwan Bidi" and "Guru Bidi". View a copy of the M/S Mohanlal Hargovinddas judgment.  [PDF 208 kb / 5 pg]
• A judgment of default was entered against defendants Sinnar Bidi Udyog Ltd., Shrirang Sarda and Kisanlal Bastiram Sarda by the Sacramento County Superior Court. Defendants have been ordered to comply with California's Nonparticipating Manufacturer (NPM) Reserve Fund Statute (Health & Safety Code, sections 104555-104557) and are prohibited from selling any cigarettes to consumers, either directly or through a distributor, retailer, or other intermediary, within the State of California for two years, commencing February 19, 2004. The two-year ban extends to any and all brands manufactured by Sinnar Bidi Udyog Ltd., including but not limited to the following brands: "Kailas Bidi", "Bullet Bidi", "Indian Bidi", "Vishnu Bidi", and "Hare Krishna Bidi". View a copy of the Sinnar Bidi Udyog Ltd. judgment.  [PDF 266 kb / 6 pg].

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