Walmart Weighted Groceries: $45 Million
CLAIM FILING PERIOD CLOSED
What Happened?
The plaintiff's claim goes like this: If you bought Weighted Goods or Bagged Citrus at a Walmart Store during the Settlement Class Period, chances are you paid more than the lowest advertised price in-store.
How Was I Allegedly Overcharged?
1️⃣ For Weighted Goods, if the shelf price was lower than the label, Walmart's system could inflate the weight, charging customers more at checkout.
2️⃣ With Bagged Citrus, Walmart's Shelf Tags displayed higher weights, resulting in overcharges for customers.
3️⃣ In the case of expiring Weighted Goods, the yellow discount sticker could indicate a lower price per unit than what customers were actually charged.
Got Receipts?
❌ No? No sweat. You are still eligible for up $10-25 bucks back (for less than 5 mins of time)*
✅ Yes? Great! You may receive 2% of amount capped at $500.00*
Breaking it down (for us mere mortals):
Who / Where: All persons who purchased weighted goods and/or bagged citrus in-person at a Walmart retail store, supercenter, or neighborhood market in the U.S. or Puerto Rico – this is for you!
What are “Weighted Goods”? This means products like packaged meat, poultry, pork, and seafood sold at Walmart with varying weights.
What is “Bagged Citrus”? These consist of products like organic oranges, organic grapefruit, tangerines, and navel oranges sold in Walmart Stores in bulk in mesh or plastic bags.
When: For persons who made these purchases between October 19, 2018 and January 19, 2024.
What Now?
File your claim with us today! The deadline to file this case is June 5th, 2024.
* The dollar amounts shown below are not guaranteed; they are subject to a potential pro rata increase or decrease depending on the number of people who submit valid Claim Forms.
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Disclaimer: Class Action Connection can help file claims for you and address any questions and/or concerns along the way. You can file yourself without using a claims recovery service like CAC by visiting www.walmartweightedgroceriessettlement.com or calling 1-833-987-9998. Claim forms are being delivered and are available online. Class members need not sign up for a third-party service in order to participate in any monetary relief. No-cost assistance is available from the Class Administrator and Class Counsel during the claims-filing period. Review this summary of this class action settlement and steps to take if you would like us to file for you.
What is the background on this lawsuit? Why is there a Settlement?
The Plaintiff alleges that the following conduct caused a Person who purchased Weighted Goods or Bagged Citrus at a Walmart Store during the Settlement Class Period to pay more than the lowest in-store advertised price for those products:
(1) With respect to Weighted Goods, Plaintiff alleged that when the per unit price (e.g. the per pound or per ounce price) appearing on a Shelf Tag and/or in Walmart’s point-of-sale system in the store was lower than what appeared on the price label affixed to the product, Walmart’s in-store point-of-sale system would instead charge a Person at checkout the higher total price for the product, by inflating the products’ weight
(2) With respect to Bagged Citrus, Plaintiff alleged that the Shelf Tags in Walmart Stores displayed a weight that was higher than the weight of the Bagged Citrus appearing on its label and that Persons were charged for more Bagged Citrus than purchased; and
(3) With respect to Weighted Goods that were nearing expiration, Plaintiff alleged that the yellow sticker on the product that advertised the product’s reduced price could state a lower per unit price than what the Person was charged for the product in the store.
The Court has not ruled in favor of either Plaintiffs or the Defendant. Instead, both sides have agreed to a settlement. By agreeing to the Settlement, the parties avoid the costs and uncertainty of a trial, and if the Settlement is approved by the Court, Settlement Class Members who submit timely and valid claim forms will receive a Settlement Payment, as described in this Notice. Defendant denies all legal claims in this case. Plaintiffs and their lawyers think the proposed Settlement is best for everyone who is affected.
Who is eligible for this settlement?
The Settlement Class includes all Persons who Purchased Weighted Goods and Bagged Citrus in-person at a Walmart Store during the Settlement Class Period of October 19, 2018 through January 19, 2024.
Excluded from the Settlement Class are: (i) the judges presiding over this Litigation and members of their direct families; (ii) Walmart Inc.'s directors, officers, and executives; (iii) Class Counsel; and (iv) Settlement Class Members who submit a valid and timely Opt-Out Request approved by the Court.
How can I participate?
We’re ready to file your claim today. Click on any of the buttons on this page to get started reclaiming what’s yours! Note that we safeguard your personal information and only use it to verify eligibility and to process payments once the settlement is paid out.
The deadline for submitting this Claim Form is June 5, 2024 at 11:59:59 P.M. PT.
How much money will I receive?
Settlement Class Members who timely file with an Approved Claim will receive a settlement payment from the $45 Million Settlement Fund that pays for: (1) all settlement payments, (2) all settlement administration expenses, (3) all taxes and tax expenses, (4) any service awards to the class representatives, and (5) any fee award to class counsel.
Here’s a breakout those who DO NOT have receipts:
1-50 Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus Goods: $10.00
51-75 Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus Goods: $15.00
76-100 Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus Goods: $20.00
100+ Weighted Goods and/or Bagged Citrus Goods: $25.00
Here’s a breakout those who DO have receipts:
Are entitled to receive 2% of the total cost of the substantiated Weighted Goods and Bagged Citrus Purchased, capped at five hundred dollars ($500.00).
We’re here to help and are ready to assist you in filing your claim form today!
How do I pay CAC for their services?
There is no risk when you file through Class Action Connection – we do not charge any upfront fees for our services. When the Claims Administrator distributes settlement funds, we simply deduct a recovery fee of 20% from the settlement payment. This allows us to continue filing for more claimants in additional cases and continue spreading the good word. We appreciate your support!
Do I need to file my claim with Class Action Connection?
No, you can always file a claim on your own. If you are a Settlement Class Member, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form in order to receive a payment. You may request a Claim Form by emailing info@walmartweightedgroceriessettlement.com, calling the Settlement Administrator toll free at 1-833-987-9998, or visiting www.walmartweightedgroceriessettlement.com. To be valid, a Claim Form must be completed fully and accurately signed under penalty of perjury and timely submitted
You may submit a Claim Form by U.S. mail or file a Claim Form on the Settlement Website. If you send in a Claim Form by U.S. mail, it must be postmarked no later than June 5, 2024. If you file a Claim Form on the Settlement Website, then you must do so by June 5, 2024.
