Every year the FTC brings hundreds of cases against individuals and companies for violating consumer protection and competition laws that the agency enforces. These cases can involve fraud, scams, identity theft, false advertising, privacy violations, anti-competitive behavior and more. The Legal Library has detailed information about cases we have brought in federal court or through our internal administrative process, called an adjudicative proceeding.
PVI, Inc., d/b/a Photo Vend International
Magnetic Therapeutic Technologies, Inc., and Jim B. Richardson
Pain Stops Here!, Inc. (Operation Cure All)
Pain Stops Here, Inc., and Sande R. Caplin
Provident Companies, Inc. and UNUM Corporation
The consent order ensures that the merged firm of Provident and UNUM Corporation will continue to participate in industry-wide solicitations for data to make actuarial predictions on probable future claims by applicants who hold policies with providers of individual disability insurance. The order requires Provident-to provide data to the Society of Actuaries and/or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for studies and reports
QX International, Inc., and Anthony F. Francis
Body Systems Technology, Inc.; William E. Chace; and James D. Davis
Internet Advertisers, Sellers and Promoters
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Federated Department Stores, Inc.
Motor-Up Corporation, et al., In the Matter of
Ciba-Geigy Corporation / Novartis Corporation, In the Matter of
California Pool Contractors
A consent order prohibits fourteen Bakersfield, California pool construction contractors from entering into any agreement or conspiracy to substantially raise and set swimming pool construction prices. The order also prohibits the contractors from refusing to deal with owner-builders or home construction contractors or developers.