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San Diego-Based Pet Supply Firm Settles State Consumer Suit.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, May, 2004
By Mike Freeman, The San Diego Union-Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
May 28--Petco Animal Supplies has settled a consumer protection lawsuit in California, agreeing to pay $651,754 in fines and investigative costs for allegedly neglecting animals and overcharging customers.
The San Diego company also will spend $202,500 to install better equipment in its California stores to eliminate overcharging.
Petco agreed to the settlement without admitting any wrongdoing.
"We are pleased to have resolved these matters on terms that are consistent with ...
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