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Nov 24, 2008 1:35 pm US/Pacific

Wal-Mart To Pay Customers For Overcharging

SAN DIEGO (AP) ― Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will knock off $3 if California consumers discover problems with its price-scanners.

California Attorney General Jerry Brown announced the move Monday in a settlement with the retailer after authorities found pricing errors throughout the state.

Authorities say customers were overcharged $1 for sports bras and Kellogg's Special K cereal, $2 for woven shirts and $5.16 for a Journey compact disc.

To settle the lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court, Wal-Mart will pay customers $3 for any item charged above or below the listed price. Wal-Mart agreed to pay $1.4 million in restitution, civil penalties and reimbursement for investigative costs.

Wal-Mart did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

(© 2009 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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