Litigation
Apr. 21, 2009
Costco Settles Case Involving 'Hot Gas' Claims
In the wake of multiple federal lawsuits, Costco, the world's largest warehouse membership chain, has agreed to eliminate its practice of overcharging for gas that has expanded in warm weather, according to settlement documents.
Daily Journal Staff Writer LOS ANGELES - In the wake of multiple federal lawsuits, Costco, the world's largest warehouse membership chain, has agreed to curb its practice of charging more for gas that has expanded in warm weather, according to a settlement reached last week. The giant retailer agreed as part of the settlement to install an apparatus on its fuel pumps that adjusts for so-called "hot gas" and ensures that custom...
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