FILE - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks at a press conference at the State Capitol on Dec. 4, 2019, in St. Paul, Minn. Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs – marking the first time any of the thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker over its alleged marketing to young people is going to play out in a courtroom. (Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune via AP, File)
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Attorney General Keith Ellison says Menards will pay over $630,000 to Minnesota as part of a $4.25 million multistate settlement.
The deal resolves claims that Menards misled customers with its “11% OFF” rebate ads and engaged in price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investigators say the ads implied an immediate discount, but customers only received store credit for future purchases. Menards also raised prices on essentials like rubbing alcohol and garbage bags during the pandemic.
Under the settlement, Menards must clearly disclose rebate terms, allow at least a year to submit claims, update its online rebate tracker, and stop price gouging during emergencies.
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