Home Depot and Menards are each facing a possible class-action suit over claims they deceived lumber buyers over board sizes by using nominal sizes. The plaintiffs are seeking more than $5 million.

With some of Menards’ lumber products, both the nominal and actual size are shown, a document Turin filed in the case against Menards says.

MILWAUKEE — Home Depot and Menards are being sued over their lumber sizes. They’re accused of deceiving customers by advertising lumber boards as “4×4.” The boards are actually 3.5 inches ...

A judge has thrown out a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Menards of deception because its 4 x 4 lumber doesn't measure 4 inches by 4 inches.