O'Reilly Auto agrees to pay $1.5M to settle overcharging claims

O'Reilly Automotive Inc. agreed to pay more than $1.5 million in penalties, restitution and costs to settle claims they were overcharging customers in California.

Prosecutors claimed the company was not applying sale prices and discounts at checkout, according to KION.

Under the terms of the settlement, O’Reilly has agreed to maintain a “$5 Off or Get It Free” program to protect consumers against overcharges.

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