Home Depot Settles $2 Million Lawsuit Over Pricing Discrepancies

The retailer has agreed to pay nearly $2 million to resolve allegations of overcharging customers at checkout.

Home Depot faced a lawsuit for allegedly charging higher prices at checkout than advertised on shelves.
The settlement, approved by a San Diego judge, includes $1.7 million in civil penalties and $277,251 in costs and restitution.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón emphasized that deceptive practices undermine consumer trust and fair competition.
Home Depot must implement a price accuracy program, including prohibiting weekend price increases and adding employee training and audits.
The settlement also mandates the hiring of an internal price watchdog and making price accuracy records available to prosecutors.