Monetary Relief Slim From Dietary Supplement Multi-level Marketer Operating Pyramid Scheme
Executive Summary
Federal judge found for FTC on all counts in its complaint against defendants linked to MLM selling Success By Health supplements through affiliates, or independent sales associates. But damages limited to $6,829 for five instances of rejecting consumer requests for refunds after shipping delay.
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