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Citation[]

Federal Trade Comm'n v. Corzine, Case No. CIV-S-94-1446 (E.D. Cal. filed Sept. 12, 1994).

Overview[]

Defendant Brian Corzine ran advertisements on America Online offering a credit repair kit. He represented that buyers could legally establish a new credit file.

Trial Court Proceedings[]

On September 12, 1994, the FTC filed a complaint, charging the defendant with misrepresentations in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. The court entered an ex parte temporary restraining order, including am asset freeze.

On November 21, 1994, the court entered a Consent Decree enjoining defendant from making misrepresentations concerning credit repair programs and requiring payment of $1,917 in consumer redress.