District Court, S.D. New York May 17, 2000, 99 Civ. 1693(CM) (Federal Trade Commission v. Five-Star Auto Club, Inc.)

DECISION AFTER TRIAL

McMAHON, District Judge.

After a trial on the merits, held April 24-May 2, 2000, the Court makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.

FINDINGS OF FACT

I. The Parties

A. Plaintiff, the Federal Trade Commission, is an independent agency of the United States Government created by statute. 15 U.S.C. §§ 41

et seq.