a little more info-4 counties in California
http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_26423318/marin-judge-orders-lowes-home-centers-pay-1
the article appears to be misleading= softwood 2 by 4 is
1 1/2 by 3 1/2
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/dms/programs/qc/QCManual/Sec15_Spec_Comm.pdf