Finally, the consent judgment contains various recordkeeping and reporting requirements that will assist the FTC and the state in monitoring the defendants' compliance. The case was investigated by the FTC's Chicago Regional Office together with the Illinois Attorney General's office. The Commission vote to approve the settlement for filing in court was 5-0. The FTC and the Attorney General acknowledge the assistance it received in this case from the United States Postal Inspection Service, Chicago Division, which provided substantial assistance in the investigation. 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.
Copies of the settlement will be available shortly.