Some Walmart customers may be eligible to claim up to $500 as part of a $45 million settlement the retail giant is paying to resolve a class-action lawsuit, according to a settlement administratorβs website.
The lawsuit, filed on October 19, 2022, alleged that Walmart overcharged customers for in-store purchases of certain weighted grocery items, including poultry, pork, and bagged citrus. The suit accused Walmart of engaging in βunfair and deceptive business practices,β leading to higher costs than those advertised, as stated in court documents.
Specifically, the lawsuit claimed that Walmart falsely inflated product weights, mislabeled products, and overcharged for clearance items sold by weight.
Although Walmart denied the allegations, it agreed to the settlement. βWe believe a settlement is in the best interest of both parties,β a Walmart spokeswoman said in a statement.
Think youβre eligible? Hereβs what to know:
Walmart is accused of overcharging for some weighted items.
Some Walmart customers may be eligible to claim up to $500 as part of a $45 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit, according to a settlement administratorβs website.
The lawsuit, filed on October 19, 2022, alleged that Walmart overcharged shoppers for in-store purchases of certain weighted grocery items, including poultry, pork, and bagged citrus. It accused the company of engaging in βunfair and deceptive business practices,β resulting in customers paying higher prices than advertised, as per court documents.
Specifically, the lawsuit claimed that Walmart falsely inflated product weights, mislabeled products, and overcharged for clearance items sold by weight. Prices for weighted products, including meat, poultry, pork, and seafood, sometimes differed between item labels and shelf labels, leading to higher charges at checkout. Additionally, some bagged citrus products, such as navel oranges, organic oranges, organic grapefruit, and tangerines, were labeled with a weight lower than what appeared on shelf tags, causing customers to be charged for a heavier weight than they actually purchased.
The lawsuit also mentioned that some weighted goods nearing expiration were displayed with a lower price than what appeared at the register.
Walmart has denied the allegations but agreed to the settlement. βWe believe a settlement is in the best interest of both parties,β a Walmart spokeswoman said in a statement.
How do I find out if Iβm eligible for a payment?
According to a website maintained by a settlement administrator, Walmart is paying a settlement administrator $45 million to settle a class-action complaint. As part of this settlement, some Walmart customers may be eligible to receive up to $500.
The lawsuit, which was submitted on October 19, 2022, asserted that Walmart overcharged customers for in-store purchases of bagged citrus and several weighted grocery goods, such as pork and poultry. According to court filings, the corporation is accused of engaging in βunfair and deceptive business practicesβ that led to higher prices than what were represented.
Walmart is accused in the case of inflating product weight, mislabeling products, and charging excessive prices for clearance items that are sold based on weight.
Although it accepted the compensation, the massive retailer has refuted the accusations. A Walmart representative stated, “We think a settlement is in the best interest of both parties.”Walmart is accused of overcharging for some products in the case. The settlement states that pricing for weighted products, such as meat, poultry, pig, and seafood, occasionally changed between the labels on the products and the labels on the shelves. Customers were therefore charged the higher rates at the point of sale.
It is alleged that other grocery descriptions have also been falsified. A greater weight of the products than what the customers really took home was paid for some bagged citrus products, such as navel oranges, organic oranges, organic grapefruit, and tangerines, whose labels stated a lesser weight than what was actually on the shelf tags.stated the man in a statement.
A few weighted items that were almost out of date were also included in the lawsuit, and the price on display was less than what was shown on the register.
Customers who purchased the listed weighted products or bagged citrus when shopping in a Walmart store between October 19, 2018, and January 19, 2024 in the United States and Puerto Rico may apply for a settlement payout via the administrator’s website or by mail.
All claims must be submitted before June 5, 2024.
How do I apply, and how much should I expect?
To apply, you can either fill out the online form on the administratorβs website or download a form to print and mail to the address provided on the form. The form requires claimants to provide contact information, describe the type and quantity of items purchased, select a payment option, and offers the opportunity to upload receipts.
If accepted, claimants may get a range of amounts. Customers may keep up to $500 in weighted products and bagged citrus, and up to 2 percent of their overall purchase price, provided they have proof of purchase.
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