Lowe’s has been ordered to pay just over $1 million to resolve a lawsuit in which the company was accused of overcharging some customers and engaging in false advertising.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office made the announcement Wednesday.

The civil complaint, filed in San Diego Superior Court by a coalition of prosecutors, alleged that the home improvement retailer charged some California customers prices that were higher than their lowest advertised or posted prices.

As part of the judgment, Lowe’s will pay the civil penalty, plus investigative costs and restitution to support future consumer protection enforcement efforts.

An injunction also was issued that requires Lowe’s to create a new price accuracy policy, conduct internal audits and agree not to raise prices on we

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