falsely increase reported indirect income. It then engaged in other acts of false accounting to further increase its reported earnings. The SEC settled with five of the defendants in 2010, with the settlement including David Stockman paying $7.2 million in settlement. As a result of the case a judge found that the SEC is entitled to no special treatment regarding its discovery obligations when it initiates litigation. References Auto parts suppliers of the United States Manufacturing companies established in 1891 1891 establishments in Michigan 2007 disestablishments in Michigan Manufacturing companies disestablished in 2007 Defunct manufacturing companies based in Michigan