Finally, the stipulated final order contains various record keeping and reporting provisions designed to assist the FTC in monitoring Kendall's compliance. The Commission vote to authorize staff to file the complaint against Steven Garvey, Garvey Management Group, Lark Kendall, Mark Levine, MIT, and David Richman, and to file the stipulated final order as to Lark Kendall was 5-0. The complaint is not a finding or ruling that the defendant has actually violated the law. The case will be decided by the court. This stipulated final order is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendant of a law violation.
Final orders have the force of law when signed by the judge.
Copies of news releases pertaining to the Enforma case, as well as other dietary supplement cases are, also available from the FTC's web site. Secure, On-Line Redress Inquiry Form FTC v. Steven Patrick Garvey, et al.