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 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.

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 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.

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.

California officials said Home Depot charged customers prices higher than their lowest advertised or posted price. Often called a "scanner violation," it occurred when the price on the item or on the shelf tag was not the same on the UPC code scanned at the register.