Florida AG Files Civil Case against BioPerformance
The case file cited below relates to a civil -- not a criminal -- investigation. The existence of an investigation does not constitute proof of any violation of law.
Case Number: L06-3-1083
Subject of investigation: Bio Performance, Inc. and Lowell Mims, Director
Subject's address: 1300 W. Walnut Hill Ln, Irving, TX 75038
Subject's business: Multilevel marketing
Allegation or issue being investigated: Unfair/deceptive business practices in the sale of product that purports to make gasoline burn with greater efficiency without independent scientific testing to substantiate claim. Further, product is sold/distrbuted by means of multi-level marketing whereby the compensation is not based primarily on volume of bona fide sales. Possible violations of Florida Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices Act, F.S. 501.201, et. seq., production and/or dissemination of misleading advertisements (F.S. 817.40 & 817.41), and operating, participating in, or soliciting on behalf of a chain letter or pyramid club (F.S. 849.091).
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