Walmart will pay $5.6 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of charging customers too much.
The lawsuit says Walmart sold some products—like fruits, baked goods, and prepared foods—with less weight than what was shown on the label. This means customers may have paid for more than they actually got. The complaint was filed by four counties in California, including Santa Clara County.
The lawsuit also says Walmart charged prices higher than the lowest price they advertised or posted in the store, which is against the law…