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USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Walmart to pay $5.6 million as part of settlement for overcharging customers
Walmart will pay $5.6 million as part of a settlement in a consumer protection lawsuit that alleged the retailer overcharged its customers. The Arkansas-based company is accused of overcharging customers and selling products, such as produce, baked goods and other prepared items with less weight than shown on the label, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office in California. The civil complaint, filed by four California counties, also alleged that the retailer unlawfully charged customers prices higher than their lowest advertised or posted price. The Santa Clara's District Attorney's office said Walmart's actions violate California's False Advertising and Unfair Competition Laws. "When someone brings an item to the register to be scanned, the price must be right," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said in a statement. "They expect it. California expects it. My office expects it – and we will apply the law to make sure of it." Walmart previously accused of overcharging consumers In 2012, Walmart agreed to pay $2.1 million for overcharging consumers in violation of a 2008 court judgment, according to a statement released by the California Department of Justice. "Consumers who were overcharged at the cash register should have immediately received $3 off the lowest advertised price of the item. If the price was less than $3, the item was to be given to the consumer for free," based on a statement released by the then state's Attorney General and former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2012.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Walmart to pay $5.6m to settle lawsuit accusing company of overcharging California shoppers. What to know
State officials have announced that Walmart will be paying $5.6 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit that alleged that the company overcharged its consumers in California. The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office claimed that Walmart sold products with less weight than what was shown on the label. These products included produce, baked goods and other prepared foods or items, according to Newsnation. Walmart to pay $5.6m to settle lawsuit accusing company of overcharging California shoppers (Unsplash) The civil complaint was filed by several California counties, including San Bernardino County. The complaint also alleged that the company unlawfully charged customers more than their lowest advertised or posted price, which would mean it violated California's False Advertising and Unfair Competition laws. 'When someone brings an item to the register to be scanned, the price must be right,' said Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. 'They expect it. California expects it. My Office expects it – and we will apply the law to make sure of it.' Read More | Walmart boycott begins today: Everything you need to know as organiser issues update Walmart was sued for allegedly overcharging customers in 2012, following which the retail giant paid $2.1 million to settle. In the latest case, Walmart will pay $5.5 million in civil penalties, and $139,908.92 to cover the costs of the investigations. This settlement was reached with the DA's Offices from Santa Clara, San Diego, San Bernardino and Sonoma counties. Walmart faced boycotts this year Walmart has already faced two boycotts in 2025. In April, the People's Union USA organized a week-long boycott of Walmart in the United States. It was the latest in a series of economic blackouts targeting key corporations that have rolled back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Walmart faced yet another boycott in May, again organized by the advocacy group People's Union USA, which accused the company of 'crushing small businesses' and 'underpaying' its employees. Both in-store and online shopping at Walmart locations were included in the boycott. Affiliated Walmart-branded companies like Sam's Club, as well as private label brands such as Great Value and Equate, also faced the boycott.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart to pay $5.6 million to settle lawsuit alleging California shoppers were overcharged
Walmart has agreed to pay $5.6 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the retail giant charged California customers prices that were higher than advertised, officials said. 'When someone brings an item to the register to be scanned, the price must be right,' Santa Clara County Dist. Atty. Jeff Rosen said in a statement. 'They expect it. California expects it. My office expects it — and we will apply the law to make sure of it.' Walmart did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday. The chain allegedly sold products, including baked goods, produce and other prepared items, that weighed less than what their labels described, according to the district attorney's office. That would violate California's False Advertising and Unfair Competition laws, the lawsuit alleged. As part of the settlement, Walmart will pay $5.5 million in civil penalties and agreed to ensure employees will be responsible for accurately weighing and pricing products in California stores, according to the district attorney's statement. The company will also pay $139,908 to cover the costs of investigations; Santa Clara County will receive $1.375 million. The settlement covers claims brought by the Santa Clara County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County and Sonoma County district attorney offices, according to prosecutors. In 2012, Walmart agreed to pay $2.1 million for allegedly overcharging customers in California and failing to comply with a 2008 judgment that required the company to resolve errors in pricing at checkout stands. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Walmart to pay $5.6 million to settle lawsuit alleging California shoppers were overcharged
Walmart has agreed to pay $5.6 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the retail giant charged California customers prices that were higher than advertised, officials said. 'When someone brings an item to the register to be scanned, the price must be right,' Santa Clara County Dist. Atty. Jeff Rosen said in a statement. 'They expect it. California expects it. My office expects it — and we will apply the law to make sure of it.' Walmart did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday. The chain allegedly sold products, including baked goods, produce and other prepared items, that weighed less than what their labels described, according to the district attorney's office. That would violate California's False Advertising and Unfair Competition laws, the lawsuit alleged. As part of the settlement, Walmart will pay $5.5 million in civil penalties and agreed to ensure employees will be responsible for accurately weighing and pricing products in California stores, according to the district attorney's statement. The company will also pay $139,908 to cover the costs of investigations; Santa Clara County will receive $1.375 million. The settlement covers claims brought by the Santa Clara County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County and Sonoma County district attorney offices, according to prosecutors. In 2012, Walmart agreed to pay $2.1 million for allegedly overcharging customers in California and failing to comply with a 2008 judgment that required the company to resolve errors in pricing at checkout stands.
San Francisco Chronicle
4 days ago
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Walmart to pay $5.6 million to settle California lawsuit claiming it overcharged products
Walmart has agreed to pay $5.6 million in a lawsuit filed by four California counties, including Santa Clara County, which alleged the retail company overcharged customers and sold products weighing less than what was said on their labels. The civil complaint alleged that Walmart had violated the state's False Advertising and Unfair Competition Laws by overcharging products like baked goods and produce, according to a Friday press release from the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. The lawsuit was also filed by San Diego County, San Bernardino County and Sonoma County district attorney's offices. 'When someone brings an item to the register to be scanned, the price must be right,' Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said. 'They expect it. California expects it. My Office expects it — and we will apply the law to make sure of it.' Out of the settlement, $5.5 million will go toward civil penalties, and $139,908.92 will cover the costs of investigations conducted by Weights and Measures departments in the state, prosecutors said. Santa Clara County will receive $1,375,000, which will go toward the county district attorney's Consumer Protection fund, prosecutors said. The settlement agreement also required that Walmart have employees who will be responsible for price and weight accuracy in its California stores, prosecutors said. Walmart operates 10 stores in Santa Clara County out of 280 in total across California. The retail giant has been cited for similar offenses in the past. In 2012, for example, Walmart agreed to pay $2.1 million for overcharging consumers and violating a 2008 judgment against the retail chain, which ordered it to correct pricing errors at its check out stands.
