If redress proves to be impractical, the monies will be paid to the U.S. Treasury. Finally the consent judgment contains various recordkeeping and reporting provisions that would assist the FTC in monitoring the defendants' compliance. This case was investigated by the FTC's Chicago Regional Office. The Commission vote to approve this settlement for filing in court was 4-0. This consent judgment is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendants of a law violation.
Consent judgments have the force of law when signed by the judge.
Copies of the settlement will be available shortly.