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.

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 is being ordered to pay a fine to settle claims that it was charging customers more than advertised for some products. It's called a "scanner violation."

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 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.

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,