International Business Machines Corp. Class Action Dismissed

Switzerland's Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit accusing International Business Machines Corp. of aiding the Nazi Holocaust, noting too much time has elapsed. The potential class action lawsuit was filed by the Gypsy International Recognition and Compensation Action. The suit alleged that the company's punch card machines had enabled the Nazis to more efficiently execute Gypsies during the Second World War. The Gypsies also alleged IBM's Geneva office was the main hub for Nazis trade during the Holocaust. (Aug-18-06) [HOUSTON CHRONICLE]