San Diego District Attorney’s Office Joins Lawsuit Against Home Depot
San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, along with other counties in California, has filed a lawsuit against Home Depot, accusing the home improvement retailer of overcharging customers. According to the complaint, district attorneys from San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Alameda, San Bernardino, and Sonoma allege that Home Depot has been advertising one price but then inflating it to the actual price at the register.
Moreover, the Commissioner of Agriculture, Division of Weights and Measures, conducted price inspections at Home Depot stores throughout California and found a pattern of overpricing products. This practice has led to a violation of numerous provisions of the Business and Professions Code, deceiving or confusing the public.
Allegations of Deceptive Practices and Misleading Statements
The lawsuit claims that Home Depot has been engaging in deceptive practices for at least three years, violating the Business and Professions Code by advertising, posting, marking, or quoting merchandise at one price and charging a higher price to customers. Additionally, the company has allegedly made misleading statements about certain products, further violating the code.
While specific examples of false advertising were not included in the complaint, the allegations suggest a consistent pattern of deceptive pricing practices at Home Depot stores across California.
Response from Home Depot and Ongoing Investigation
The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has refrained from commenting on the lawsuit, and CBS 8 has reached out to Home Depot for a response. The article will be updated with any statements from the home improvement retailer.
As the investigation unfolds and more information comes to light, it is essential for consumers to be aware of their rights and to carefully review pricing and product information when shopping at retail stores. Cases like these highlight the importance of transparency and accountability in pricing practices to ensure fair treatment of customers.
