The retail behemoth Walmart has reached a settlement in a Florida class-action lawsuit alleging it overcharged consumers. Walmart settled the lawsuit alleging that it overcharged for weighted products and bagged fruit by agreeing to pay $45 million to settle the claims.
Comprehending the Settlement
As part of this settlement, customers who purchased bagged citrus or weighted items between October 2018 and January 2024 may be eligible for reimbursement. The $45 million settlement is intended to resolve the allegations of overcharging.
Qualifications and Pay
Customers must have made in-person purchases of weighted products or bagged citrus at a Walmart store, Supercenter, or Neighborhood Market in the United States or Puerto Rico during the Settlement Class Period (October 19, 2018, to January 19, 2024) in order to be eligible for compensation.
The quantity of things acquired during the Settlement Class Period determines the compensation amount:
- $10 for up to 50 weighed items or fruit in bags without a receipt.
$15 for 51–75 items if there is no record of purchase.
$20 for 76–100 items in the absence of a receipt. - $25 for more than 101 products if there is no record of purchase.
- Up to $500 if you can provide evidence of purchase for each item; otherwise, you’ll only be eligible for 2% of the total, up to $500.
Making a Claim
If you are eligible, you may mail or electronically submit a claim form. Submissions must be made by June 5, 2024. Electronic payments will be sent via ACH, Zelle, Venmo, or a virtual pre-paid MasterCard. Alternatively, anyone who would like have a check on paper might ask for one.
Walmart’s Reaction to Lawsuit Allegations
Walmart is accused in the case of overcharging consumers by exaggerating the weight of merchandise, mislabeling products that are packaged, and charging more for seafood and clearance items than what was stated. Walmart chose to settle rather than face protracted legal proceedings, even though it refuted these accusations, upholding its mission to provide consumers daily affordable pricing.
In conclusion, you could be qualified to receive money from this settlement if you were a Walmart customer who bought weighted items or bagged fruit between October 2018 and January 2024. To be eligible to earn up to $500 in compensation, be sure to follow the eligibility requirements and submit a claim before the deadline.
