Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Judgment

The Department of Finance and Mr. Breinholt have reached a settlement in this case. The judgment will be posted within the next week. is posted here.

Mr. Breinholt is permanently enjoined from further violations of Idaho's Uniform Security act. Judgment in the amount of $5,000,000, plus penalties of $240,000, have been entered against him in favor of the Department.

The terms are that Mr. Breinholt will pay the Department $1,000 per month for the next ten years, for a total payment of $120,000. The Dept. will prorate that amount and send it to investors.

If Mr. Breinholt makes all his payments, on time, at the end of ten years the Department will file a satisfaction of judgment and consider the matter closed. Penalties are suspended as long as Mr. Breinholt makes his payments, and will be waived once he has paid the $120,000.

If Mr. Breinholt fails to make all payments, on time, he will become responsible for the full judgment and penalties.

Questions can be directed to Chief Investigator Jim Burns at (208) 332-8080.