Bigsmart is based in Mesa, Arizona. All three were violations of the FTC Act. This case was brought with the invaluable assistance of the Offices of the Attorney General of Texas and the Wisconsin. It was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, March 12, 2001. A Stipulated Final Judgment and Order is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendant of a law violation.
Consent judgments have the force of law when signed by the judge.
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