Home Depot must pay nearly $2 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it charged customers higher prices at checkout than the items stated on their tag or shelf.

Home Depot will pay nearly $2 million to settle a civil enforcement claim from California district attorneys that the home improvement company was engaging in false advertising and unfair competition.

Home Depot has agreed to a nearly $2 million settlement over claims it overcharged customers at checkout in California stores. The case accused the retailer of "scanner violations"—charging higher prices at checkout than the advertised price.

Home Depot has settled a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles County that alleged it was overcharging customers and had false advertising.

The Home Depot agreed to a nearly $2 million settlement in a case that alleged it overcharged customers, charging more for items at checkout than the items' advertised price.

Home Depot has entered a stipulated judgment of nearly $2 million to settle a civil complaint that alleged the company took part in false advertising and unfair competition practices, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office said.