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John Doe v. Microsoft Corporation
Date: 07-02-2004
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Bruce Peterson
Court: District Court, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Daniel Hume of Kirby McInerney & Squire, L.L.P., New York, New York
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Class action against Microsoft Corporation alleging that the company abused its Windows monopoly to overcharge for its software.
About This Case
What was the outcome of John Doe v. Microsoft Corporation?
The outcome was: Microsoft agreed to provide up to $174.5 million in vouchers to those who bought operating system and select application software products between May 18, 1994 and March 17. 2003. The voucher amount per copy is $15 for Windows or MS-DOS, $23 for Excel, $23 for Office and $9 for Word, Works and Home Essentials. Microsoft also agreed to pay as much as $59.4 million in attorney fees.
Which court heard John Doe v. Microsoft Corporation?
This case was heard in District Court, Hennepin County, Minnesota, MN. The presiding judge was Bruce Peterson.
Who were the attorneys in John Doe v. Microsoft Corporation?
Plaintiff's attorney: Daniel Hume of Kirby McInerney & Squire, L.L.P., New York, New York. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was John Doe v. Microsoft Corporation decided?
This case was decided on July 2, 2004.