The complaint alleged that the defendants, advertising in newspaper ads and on the Internet, misrepresented the earnings consumers would realize, the ease of signing up doctors as clients, and the availability of their money-back guarantee. Finally, the proposed settlements contain various recordkeeping provisions to assist the FTC in monitoring the defendants' compliance. The Commission vote to authorize staff to file the four proposed settlements was 5-0. The stipulated final orders were filed in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, in Los Angeles, on September 6, 2000. These stipulated final order are for settlement purposes only and do not constitute an admission by the defendants of a law violation.
Stipulated orders have the force of law when signed by the judge.