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As part of a class-action lawsuit settlement against Walmart, customers may be eligible to receive up to $500 for allegations of overcharging on certain products.
The lawsuit was originally filed in late 2022 and later amended in 2023, claiming that Walmart artificially inflated prices on products sold by weight, including items with discounts like “rollbacks.”
Customers were allegedly misled at checkout into believing they were paying the discounted prices for items such as meats, poultry, and seafood.
It was also claimed that Walmart incorrectly labeled the weight of packaged produce like oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines, falsely indicating a higher weight than the actual amount.
Walmart agreed to a $45 million settlement with customers last year while denying any wrongdoing as part of the resolution.
In a statement to CNN, Walmart expressed its commitment to providing customers with low prices and saving options, maintaining its position of denying the allegations but opting for a settlement for mutual benefit.
According to the terms of the settlement, Walmart customers who purchased weighted goods or bagged citrus products in the U.S. or Puerto Rico stores between October 19, 2018, and January 19, 2024, could qualify for compensation.
The amount of cash payments will vary based on the type and quantity of items purchased during the specified period.
The compensation includes:
–$10 without a receipt for up to 50 items purchased in person from a Walmart store.
–$15 without a receipt for purchases ranging from 51 to 75 items.
–$20 without receipts for purchases between 76 and 100 items.
–$25 without receipts for 101 or more items purchased.
–Up to $500 with receipts for each item purchased, customers can receive 2% of the total cost, capped at $500.
Customers are advised to try obtaining receipts from Walmart’s website for eligibility.
Claims can be submitted online or via mail, postmarked by June 5, 2024, for Walmart customers seeking compensation.
FAQ
Who is eligible for compensation in the class-action lawsuit against Walmart?
Customers who purchased weighted goods or bagged citrus products in Walmart stores in the U.S. or Puerto Rico between October 19, 2018, and January 19, 2024, may be eligible for compensation.
How much compensation could Walmart customers receive?
The payout varies based on the type and quantity of items purchased during the specified period. Customers could receive anywhere from $10 to $500, depending on their purchases.
How can customers file a claim for compensation?
Customers can file a claim online or via mail, with submissions required to be postmarked on or before June 5, 2024.
Where can customers obtain receipts for their purchases?
Customers are encouraged to try retrieving receipts from Walmart’s website to support their claims for compensation.
