The big box chain store Lowe’s Home Improvement agreed to settle a civil consumer protection lawsuit brought by multiple California counties, including the counties of Sonoma and Alameda. Lowe’s will pay about $1.1 million to resolve complaints alleging false advertising and unfair competition, according to a news release from the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office. The complaint was filed in San Diego County and was also joined by the counties of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernadino. The company, which operates 110 stores in California, was accused of charging more than its lowest advertised or posted price. The settlement includes an injunction against engaging in false or misleading advertising and requires Lowe’s to take certain steps to improve its verification of the accuracy

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