The class-action suit, filed on behalf of government agencies, alleged that Microsoft created a monopoly and charged higher prices for its MS/DOS and Windows operating systems in violation of state antitrust laws, said attorneys for Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a Seattle law firm with affiliates in Phoenix.
Microsoft denied the allegations.
Governments in the class include those that bought Microsoft software from May 18, 1994, through 2008, Keller Rohrback said in a news release.
U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz gave preliminary approval and will decide whether to finalize it after governments in the class have a chance to comment.
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