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Published January 13, 2009, 12:00 AM

Dell settles with states over claims

Dell Inc. said Monday it has agreed to a legal settlement with states that claimed the computer company made misleading financing and service offers to PC buyers.

SEATTLE (AP) — Dell Inc. said Monday it has agreed to a legal settlement with states that claimed the computer company made misleading financing and service offers to PC buyers.

Dell will pay $3.85 million to at least 46 states participating in the settlement. A portion of the money will be used to reimburse states for legal costs.

Shares of Dell dropped 47 cents, or 4.2 percent, to close at $10.65.

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