'Vista capable' suit no longer class-action

From CNET News.com: In the latest twist in the long-running suit over Microsoft's "Vista capable" marketing program, a judge on Wednesday decided the matter no longer qualified as a class action suit.

According to the ruling, a copy of which is posted on TechFlash, the judge ruled that each PC buyer has to bring their own legal action if they want to seek damages from Microsoft.

"Absent evidence of class-wide price inflation, Plaintiffs cannot demonstrate that common questions predominate over individual considerations," Judge Marsha Pechman wrote in the ruling.

Although Pechman declined to dismiss the suit entirely, the ruling is a huge win for Microsoft, which could have faced a huge verdict in the case.

Microsoft, in a statement, seemed pretty pleased.

"We're pleased that the court granted our motion to decertify the class, leaving only the claims of six individuals," Microsoft said. "We look forward to presenting our case to the jury, should the plaintiffs elect to pursue their individual claims."

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