to be judged as a single class, and that their claims would require an individual-by-individual inquiry, so the case could not be handled on a class basis. In 2015, a class action lawsuit was filed against the company by customers, claiming that the tool company falsely advertised "normal" prices for products that were higher than an advertised "sale" price, when the item had never been offered at the original, higher price. Consumers claimed that this practice misled them into thinking that the item was on sale and they were getting a deal. The company settled, paying consumers up to $33,000,000. References External links www.harborfreight.com — Harbor Freight Tools official site Companies based in Calabasas, California Home improvement retailers of the United States Retail companies established in 1977 1977 establishments in California