Walmart shoppers have the opportunity to claim up to $500 as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement with the retailer. The lawsuit, initially filed in late 2022 and amended in 2023, accused Walmart of falsely inflating prices on certain sold-by-weight products, including those featuring the retailer’s discounts. It alleged that customers were deceived at checkout into thinking they were paying lower prices on items like meats, poultry, and seafood, as well as mislabeling the weight of bagged produce such as oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines.
Walmart reached a settlement to pay $45 million to customers while denying any wrongdoing. The retailer stated that it will continue to offer everyday low prices and believes a settlement to be in the best interest of both parties. Customers who purchased weighted goods and bagged citrus at Walmart stores in the US or Puerto Rico between October 19, 2018, and January 19, 2024, are eligible for a cash payment under the terms of the settlement. The amount of the cash payment will vary depending on the number of items purchased during the period.
Cash payments for customers range from $10 to $500 depending on the number of weighted goods and bagged citrus purchased. Customers can claim $10 without a receipt for up to 50 items, $15 for 51-75 items, $20 for 76-100 items, and $25 for 101 or more items. Customers who provide receipts for their purchases can receive up to $500, which is 2% of the total cost of the substantiated weighted goods and bagged citrus purchased. Customers can submit their claims online or via mail, with a deadline of June 5, 2024, to file a claim and potentially receive compensation.
Overall, Walmart customers who purchased certain weighted goods and bagged citrus products at the retailer’s stores in the US or Puerto Rico between October 2018 and January 2024 are eligible to participate in a class-action lawsuit settlement. The lawsuit alleged that Walmart falsely inflated prices on these products, deceiving customers at checkout and mislabeling the weight of bagged produce items. Walmart reached a $45 million settlement with customers while denying any wrongdoing, stating that it will continue to provide everyday low prices to help customers save money. Customers who qualify can receive cash payments ranging from $10 to $500 based on the number of items purchased and whether they can provide receipts for their purchases. The deadline to file a claim for compensation is June 5, 2024.
