The Cycle

Pretexting case returns

CNet reporters have filed suit against HP, related to the pretexting incident of 2006.

Complaints were filed on behalf of reporters Dawn Kawamoto, Stephen Shankland and Tom Krazit in California Superior Court for the County of San Francisco. Kawamoto’s husband, plus Shankland’s wife and parents also filed their own suits Wednesday, according to court documents. All seek unspecified damages.

“As we have said since last fall, HP regrets these events, and we have apologized individually to those who were affected,” said Ryan Donovan, an HP spokesman. “In an attempt to resolve this matter short of litigation, HP made a substantial settlement offer to the reporters, their family members and a charity of their choice. Unfortunately, rather than respond to the offer, they have decided to sue. HP is disappointed by their decision and will defend itself.”

Don’t remember the pretexting events? See our previous coverage.

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