Overcharging

Tech Giants Settle for $4.3 Million After Allegations of Overcharging U.S. Army and Rigging Bids

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WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice recently disclosed settlements with two technology companies accused of fraudulent practices in their dealings with the U.S. Army. Iron Bow Technologies and Dell Technologies have both agreed to multi-million-dollar settlements totaling more than $4 million combined, aiming to resolve allegations of inflating prices on computer hardware sold to the military. According to the Department of Justice, the lawsuit hinged on the competitive process for government contracts which was reportedly manipulated by both companies between 2020 and 2024. Iron Bow, a reseller of technology products, and Dell were competing to … Read more

Walmart Faces New Class-Action Lawshead Over Shelf Price Discrepancies, Allegations of Overcharging Emerge

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Bentonville, Arkansas – A new class-action lawsuit claims that Walmart, a major retail chain headquartered in Arkansas, is misleading consumers with shelf prices that reportedly don’t match what shoppers are actually charged at checkout. This case emerges shortly after Walmart settled a similar lawsuit for USD 45 million, involving claims related to the inaccurate weighting of products, including seafood. The latest lawsuit has been brought forth by Yoram Kahn, who alleges experiencing deceptive pricing practices during a shopping trip at a Walmart store in Niles, Illinois, in August 2022. According to Kahn, the prices he … Read more

NFL Hit with $4.7 Billion Jury Verdict for Overcharging ‘Sunday Ticket’ Subscribers

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Los Angeles, CA – A federal jury in California has mandated the National Football Congress (NFL) to pay more than $4.7 billion in damages for allegedly charging excessive rates for their “Sunday Ticket” packages. The decision, announced Thursday, concluded that the NFL and its teams had conspired to set high prices for the service, impacting millions of fans who subscribe both residentially and commercially. The legal proceedings in Los Angeles ruled predominantly in favor of the plaintiffs, specifically awarding $4.6 billion to the residential subscribers and an additional $96 million to commercial entities like bars … Read more

Egg Producers Ordered to Pay $17.7 Million in Damages in Landmark Overcharging Lawsuit: Food Giants Triumph

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Egg producers in the United States have been ordered to pay $17.7 million in damages to major food companies after being found guilty in a lawsuit alleging overcharging. The defendants include Cal-Maine Foods, Rose Acre Farms, United Egg Producers, and United States Egg Marketers. The lawsuit was filed in Illinois federal court in 2011 by Kraft Heinz, Kellogg, General Mills, and Nestlé. They claimed that the egg producers had conspired to control supply and manipulate egg prices between 1999 and 2008. During the trial, it emerged that the egg suppliers had exported … Read more