Walgreen Co. of Deerfield, Ill., paid a civil forfeiture settlement of $29,241.50 for alleged violations of price scanner inaccuracies and signage issues throughout Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection reported on Monday that it conducted a statewide inspection of 58 Walgreens locations over two days in August. Its weights and measures inspectors ordered inaccurate prices found on the first day corrected, and returned the next day to ensure corrections were made.
On their return visit, they found eight instances where the store failed to correct the price overcharges found on the first day. They found 11 instances where stores did not post required signs that let consumers know they are entitled to a refund when they are not charged the lowest advertised price.
Walgreens paid a civil forfeiture in 2009 for similar alleged violations.
As part of the civil forfeiture agreement, Walgreens did not admit to violating any Wisconsin laws.
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Walgreens has a store in Superior, at 2015 Tower Ave.
