Judge approves $40 million settlement against Skechers By Rob Mackay FOX 13 Seattle Published May 13, 2013 9:38 PM PDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published May 13, 2013 9:38 PM PDT NEW YORK -- A judge approves a $40 million settlement against Skechers for bogus claims that the shoes would help people lose weight and improve conditioning.