Take a Bite out of Apple

February 3, 2003

Apple dealers biting back:
Mac sellers say computer maker cuts them out in favor of its outlets -- and they're fighting mad

Apple Computer Co. has been hit by a growing number of lawsuits filed by Mac dealers who are upset by the company's alleged efforts to lure their customers to outlets that Apple owns. They are also fed up with what they say are long-standing problems in the company's service and billing systems.