ATLANTA--Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings Inc., Interface Inc. and David Oakey Designs Inc. have settled their disputes.

The companies have agreed to dismiss with prejudice all claims in Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings Inc. v. Interface Inc., et al. The case was was pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

The parties have agreed that neither Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Interface, nor David Oakey were engaged in any wrongdoing with respect to these claims. As a part of this settlement, the parties have agreed to an expedited procedure to resolve any future copyright infringement issues.