that would give shoppers up to 30 percent back on their purchases. The suit is related to claims Harbor Freight falsely advertised items at "sale" or "compare at" prices when they were never actually sold at the higher price.
, California. The company began as a mail-order tool business that dealt with liquidated and returned merchandise. As the business grew, its name was changed to Harbor Freight Tools. In 1985, Eric Smidt was named president of the company at