California Supermarket Chain Accused of Overcharging Will Pay $4 Million in Penalties

Albertsons, Vons and Safeway stores in the state have implemented new price-accuracy policies. Overcharged customers may be eligible for a gift card.
California Supermarket Chain Accused of Overcharging Will Pay $4 Million in Penalties
An Albertsons grocery store in Los Angeles on Oct. 14, 2022. Mario Tama/Getty Images
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Albertsons and Vons supermarket chain agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle a civil complaint filed by several California counties alleging the grocer’s customers paid higher prices than advertised, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced Oct. 3.

The lawsuit also claimed some items sold by weight, such as produce, meats, and baked goods, contained less product than what was listed on the label, according to Stephan.

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