The states of Michigan and New Jersey were co-plaintiffs in the case against Sparta and Saccurato. The consent judgment prohibits the defendants from violating New Jersey State law. The settlements also include various reporting and record-keeping provisions designed to assist the FTC in monitoring the defendants' compliance. The Commission votes to authorize filing of the stipulated judgments were 5-0. Consent judgments are for settlement purposes only and do not constitute admission by the defendants of a law violation.
Consent judgments have the force of law when signed by the judge.