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.

As a result, the judgment ordered Home Depot to pay $1,700,000 with an additional $277,251 for investigation costs and restitution.

Home Depot landed in some hot water after it was accused of false advertising and unfair competition over allegedly overcharging customers in a California civil complaint. As a result, the home improvement retail chain,

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.