Home improvement retailer Lowe’s will pay $1 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its 110 stores across California charged customers more than the prices advertised.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the lawsuit was led by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, with support from district attorneys in Sonoma, Orange, San Bernardino, and Alameda counties.

However, the alleged overcharging extended beyond those jurisdictions.

“From 2018 to 2022, Lowe’s received price accuracy violations in 10 counties, with 4.4% of items overcharged and an average overcharge of 19.3%,” the L.A. District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.

“This settlement protects shoppers, ensures fair pricing at checkout, but equally important, holds retailers accountable for il

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