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Comcast Sued By Massachusetts City Over Fees

April 24, 2009

The city of Springfield, Mass., has sued Comcast, alleging the cable operator breached the terms of its franchise in passing on certain costs on to subscribers.

The city filed the lawsuit March 31 in Massachusetts Superior Court in the County of Hampden, accusing Comcast of breach of contract, deceit and fraud. The company's 10-year franchise agreement with Springfield is set to expire Jan. 28.

Comcast has not yet formally responded to the lawsuit and is currently reviewing it, said Kristen Roberts, senior director of community and public relations for Comcast's Western New England region.

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