Dell settles lawsuit with Illinois

ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell Inc. said it is settling a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company made misleading financing and service offers to PC buyers.

Dell will pay $3.85 million to 45 states, including Illinois, that participated in the settlement.

The lawsuit claimed Dell offered customers zero-percent financing but later applied a high interest rate without their knowledge. The lawsuit also claimed problems with Dell's warranty service and rebate programs.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is urging state consumers to contact the state's consumer fraud bureau to see if they're eligible for restitution as part of the agreement.