Microsoft Settles in Massachusetts

Microsoft(MSFT Quote) continued to clear its legal decks Tuesday with its settlement of a consumer class-action lawsuit in Massachusetts, the second private class-action suit settled this week.

Under the Massachusetts settlement, Microsoft agreed to give up to $34 million in vouchers to class members to buy any manufacturer's desktop, laptop and tablet computer; software; and peripherals. The class includes Massachusetts consumers who purchased certain Microsoft products between Jan. 3, 1996, and Dec. 31, 2002.

Microsoft agreed to provide one-half of any unclaimed vouchers to various public school districts to enable them to purchase a broad range of hardware and software. ...