DETROIT - General Electric Capital has filed a federal lawsuit against Detroit Public Schools over a lease for Apple computers, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The company says DPS missed a payment of $254,000 in May. That charge is up to $280,000 including late fees, the Tribune reported.
SOURCE:
Chicago Tribune, "Detroit schools get an 'F' in computer deal," Aug. 21, 2008
FURTHER READING:
Michigan Education Digest, "Vendors won't send DPS textbooks," Aug. 19, 2008
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