Home Depot settles California civil lawsuit for $1.975m over false advertising and price discrepancies.
Home Depot has settled a civil lawsuit in California for nearly $2 million, addressing allegations of false advertising and unfair competition related to "scanner violations," where checkout prices exceeded shelf prices. The settlement includes $1.7 million in penalties and $277,251 for investigation costs. Although the company did not admit wrongdoing, it must implement a price accuracy program and enhance audits and training. Los Angeles County DA emphasized the importance of consumer trust.
September 14, 2024
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