But, if the FTC decides that refunds are not practical, it may choose to distribute the money to the U.S. Treasury. The order states the Commission's agreement is premised on the accuracy of sworn financial statements provided by Zinos, and that should these statements contain any material misrepresentation or omission, the Commission may ask that the order be reopened to allow the Commission to modify Zinos' monetary liability. The Commission vote to authorize staff to file the complaint against Enforma Natural Products, Andrew Grey, and Fred Zinos, and the stipulated final orders, was 5-0. The case was filed in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, in Los Angeles, on April 25, 2000. These stipulated final orders are for settlement purposes only and do not constitute an admission by the defendants of a law violation.
Final orders have the force of law when signed by the judge.
This article was posted on May 2, 2000.