Apple: U.S. e-book lawsuit 'fundamentally flawed' | Reuters

* Apple says strategy aids competition, helps consumers * US alleges collusion cost consumers millions of dollars * Apple says Steve Jobs comment on pricing mischaracterized * Three of five publishers have settled antitrust case By Jonathan Stempel May 23 (Reuters) - Apple Inc is rejecting charges that it conspired to fix prices of electronic books, calling the U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit a "fundamentally flawed" endeavor that could discourage competition and harm consumers.