The Commission votes to authorize the filing of the stipulated final judgments were 4-0. The Ballard settlement was filed in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division. The Russell settlement was filed in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. The FTC's Atlanta Regional Office handled the investigations. A stipulated final judgment and order is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendant of a law violation.
Judgments have the force of law when signed by the judge.
Ronald Laitsch, Atlanta Regional Office Suite 5M35, Midrise Bldg.