By Associated Press PUBLISHED: 11:47 EST, 15 May 2013 | UPDATED: 12:38 EST, 15 May 2013 A federal judge approved a $40 million class-action settlement Monday between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles. U.S. District Judge Thomas B. Russell in Louisville approved the deal, which covers more than 520,000 claims. About 1,000 people eligible for coverage by the settlement opted not to take part. Those with approved claims will be able to get a maximum repayment for their purchase - up to $80 per pair of Shape-Ups; $84 per pair of Resistance Runner shoes; up to $54 per pair of Podded Sole Shoes; and $40 per pair of Tone-Ups.
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A federal judge approved a $40 million class-action settlement Monday between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought 'toning' shoes
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