Overcharged Under The Big Sky; Grocery Retailer Settles Suit
Montana Grocery Store With 31 Locations Overcharged Consumers
The LA Times is reporting that Albertsons has agreed to pay 3.9 million dollars to settle a civil complaint that alleges Vons, Safeway and Albertsons in California were stealing from customers.
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What Exactly Was The Complaint?
It was alleged that the chain was giving customers less than the package said they were getting, and also charging customers higher than their lowest advertised price.
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That Comes After Another Disturbing Suit Against The Grocery Giant
Just over a year ago, Albertsons Co. was ordered to pay 3.5 million dollars for selling expired OTC drugs.
Albertsons Cos Did Not Admit To Any Wrongdoing
The LA Times reports that Albertsons cooperated with the investigation, and is taking steps to rectify the problem.
Albertsons Cos released this statement:
“We have taken steps to ensure our price accuracy guarantee is more visible to customers by posting signage at multiple locations at the front of our stores. We have conducted additional comprehensive training for associates to reinforce the importance of price accuracy and customer transparency. Additionally, we have enhanced price tracking systems to better ensure real-time accuracy at stores.”
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Albertsons Co isn't the first company to be hit with this type of suit. Nick Northern reported earlier this year that Kroeger, who is trying to BUY Albertsons, admitted to price gouging their customers, as well. Get caught up on that article here.
Looks Like The Decision Makers Are Doing OK
It looks like the money they overcharged customers of the chains went right into the pockets of their leaders.
Salary.com reports that the CEO of Albertsons Co made just over 15 million dollars last year. (2023)
Now you know where that extra 5 bucks went every time you shopped.
Where Is The Office Of Consumer Protection?
This is becoming the rule, not the exception. If it's not price gouging, it's POISONING consumers by not following food safety guidelines or selling defective products, as seen by recall after recall after recall in America. This agency is in place to stop these things. Start stopping them.
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