A class-action lawsuit that alleged Microsoft Corp. overcharged consumers was settled Wednesday for an undisclosed amount. Details could be released at a court hearing April 20.

By David Pitt Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa -- The plaintiffs in Iowa's class-action antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. claim they have uncovered information that indicates the software company is violating its 2002 agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

The plaintiffs in Iowa's class-action antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. claim they have uncovered information that indicates the software company is violating its 2002 agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

By Hancock, Jason More than 200 class-action lawsuits were filed across the United States against Microsoft Corp. in 2000, claiming that anti- competitive actions by the company hurt consumers.

By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa - One of the last remaining consumer class-action antitrust lawsuits filed against Microsoft Corp. in a state court is set to go to trial in November, and the company's co-founder and chairman is on the witness list to testify.