A Quebec-based law firm is proposing a class-action lawsuit against Costco Canada, claiming unfair pricing practices for some online products.
Perrier Attorneys is alleging the wholesale retailer imposed higher prices for products sold online compared to those available in its stores, a practice referred to as “double ticketing,” which is illegal under Section 54 of the Competition Act.
The lawsuit filed in Federal Court on Dec. 23 claims Costco provided false or misleading information about extra costs like shipping fees.
The lawsuit, which is led by Ibrahim El Bechara, claims the retailer did not adequately inform customers that certain products were available for purchase in stores, inferring they were sold exclusively online at premium prices….