05.29.2003 - Bonzi Buddy Creator Settles Lawsuit

Bonzi Software agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit filed against it on Wednesday, the terms of which will require Bonzi to label its software popup windows more accurately. Bonzi, which markets the infamous "Bonzi Buddy" software program, has agreed to label its popup advertisements as such, while dropping the look and feel of Microsoft Windows error messages. The suit was filed by Spokane, Wash.-based law firm Lukins & Annis P.S. as a class-action lawsuit, but the suit was settled before reaching class-action status. Bonzi also agreed to pay court costs, but no additional punitive damages. - View Additional Information - Visit ExtremeTech