If refunds prove impractical, the money will be turned over to the U.S. Treasury. The FTC's Seattle Regional Office handled this case with assistance from the Washing ton state Attorney General's office, and Newport Beach, California, Police Department. The Commission vote to approve the settlement for filing in court was 5-0. It was filed March 17 in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, in Santa Ana, and requires the court's approval to become binding. This consent judgment 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.
The consent judgment in this case will be available in both locations shortly. FTC File No.