The judgment has the force of law when signed by the judge. The settlement bars unsubstantiated income or profitability claims and misrepresentations in connection with the sale of any goods or services. This settlement resolves the cases against the individual defendants, Eileen Belcar and Cedrick Robles. This consent judgement is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendant of a law violation. The United States District Court for the District of Arizona signed the parties' stipulated final judgment on April 24, 1997.
Consent judgments have the force of law when signed by the judge.
The consent order bars Zale from misrepresenting the composition or origin of any imitation, cultured or natural pearl product. Also, the order requires Zale, for three years, to make available to consumers in Zale's stores an information sheet describing the origin of imitation, cultured and natural pearls. A consent agreement is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission of a law violation. When the Commission issues a consent order on a final basis, it carries the force of law with respect to future actions. All rights reserved.