Santa Domingo-based Xolutiva, one of the largest IT distributors in the Caribbean island state, had accused Dell of reneging on a distribution agreement without paying compensation in a civil lawsuit. In layman’s terms Dell basically broke the distribution contract on its own and did not pay Xolutiva and compensation.
Xolutiva, which has been a Dell distributor for over a decade, had originally sought nearly double the damages award by the court.
Dell made no official comment on the verdict, saying only that it would vigorously defend itself against any actions.
According to records of Dominican Republic’s government customs agency, sales of Dell computer equipment generated around $15m in taxes for the country’s treasury.
