Under the order, the defendants will be required to make refunds. Finally, the settlement contains various reporting requirements to assist the FTC in monitoring the defendants' compliance. The Commission vote authorizing staff to file the proposed settlement was 5-0, with Commissioner Orson Swindle issuing a separate statement concurring in part and dissenting in part. In his statement, Commissioner Swindle said that the refund provisions in the order appear to be a well-intentioned effort to increase monetary relief for consumers. This consent judgment is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendants of a law violation.
Consent judgments have the force of law when signed by the judge.
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