REVISED

PRESS RELEASE

 

January 16, 2009

 

On Tuesday, January 6, 2009, Shasta County District Attorney Jerry Benito announced that his office joined with the District Attorneys of Monterey, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties to settle a consumer protection case filed against Wal-Mart, the makers of “Wal-Mart SuperTech Gear Oil”, and their manufacturer, Warren Distribution. The initial investigation arose out of inspections of Wal-Mart SuperTech Gear Oil by Shasta County Weights and Measures, Petroleum Division officials.  Investigators found that the gear oil did not meet the advertised viscosity levels, in violation of California law.  The investigation broadened, and the prosecutors joined forces to undertake statewide legal action to eradicate the problem.  Wal-Mart’s SuperTech gear oil is made by Warren Distribution, a Nebraska corporation. 

 

An earlier version of this press release incorrectly identified the defendant as “Warren Oil”.

 

For more information about the prosecution, contact District Attorney Jerry Benito or Deputy District Attorney Erin M. Dervin at 245-6310 and for information about the investigation contact Shasta County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures Mary Pfeiffer at 224-4949.