And how far did I have to go to get this information?

[kyburg]

NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A California court today approved the settlement agreement between Diebold, Incorporated, and the State of California and Alameda County in their civil action against the company and Diebold Election Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary. As previously disclosed, terms of the settlement consist of a total $2.6 million payment to the state, which includes a $100,000 payment to Alameda County. A portion of the settlement also includes $500,000 to help form a voter education and poll worker training program in California coordinated through the University of California Institute of Governmental Studies. Additionally, Diebold has agreed to certain technology and reporting obligations that will provide election officials with a better understanding of the most effective manner of implementing its elections systems.

http://www.mysan.de/international/article16302.html

As in Germany, folks.

I may not be in favor of lawsuits to settle civil issues, but it's interesting to note that the costs to try this case impacted Diebold to the tune of $.05 on earnings in the third quarter.

Sue 'em. It appears to be the only thing that gets anywhere. *rolls eyes*