Dell to pay $4M to settle claim of deceptive advertising for promotional financing, warranties
- On Tuesday September 15, 2009, 4:11 pm EDT
ALBANY,
N.Y. (AP) -- Computer maker Dell Inc. will pay $4 million in
restitution and penalties more than a year after a New York court found
the company engaged in false and deceptive advertising of its
promotional credit financing and warranties.
New
York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says some consumers paid for things
they didn't get, including warranties that cost them an extra $99 to
$250.
Dell didn't admit to any wrongdoing in a settlement with
the state announced Tuesday. Cuomo says Dell must clearly disclose that
most customers don't qualify for free financing or "next day" repair
service.
Customers can apply for refunds through http://www.nyagdell.com. It's unclear how many are affected.
A spokesman for Round Rock, Texas-based Dell says the company is glad to resolve the matter.