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States Settle $4.25M With Menards Over Deceptive Rebates

12/19/2025

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Ten states, including Ohio and Wisconsin, reached a $4.25 million settlement with Menards over deceptive advertising related to its 11% rebate program.
The rebates were store credits for future purchases, not immediate discounts at checkout.
The settlement requires clear disclosure of rebate terms, stops misleading advertising, and gives customers one year to claim rebates.
It also prohibits price gouging during emergencies, with each state receiving funds for consumer protection.

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Ten states, including Ohio and Wisconsin, reached a $4.25 million settlement with Menards over deceptive advertising related to its 11% rebate program.
The rebates were store credits for future purchases, not immediate discounts at checkout.
The settlement requires clear disclosure of rebate terms, stops misleading advertising, and gives customers one year to claim rebates.
It also prohibits price gouging during emergencies, with each state receiving funds for consumer protection.