India, Aug. 11 -- State officials have announced that Walmart will be paying $5.6 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit that alleged that the company overcharged its consumers in California. The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office claimed that Walmart sold products with less weight than what was shown on the label. These products included produce, baked goods and other prepared foods or items, according to Newsnation.

The civil complaint was filed by several California counties, including San Bernardino County. The complaint also alleged that the company unlawfully charged customers more than their lowest advertised or posted price, which would mean it violated California's False Advertising and Unfair Competition law...