If you purchased certain weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class-action settlement with the retailer.
The class-action lawsuit, first filed in October 2022, alleges that Walmart shoppers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who bought certain meats and seafood sold by weight, as well as specific citrus fruits sold in bulk bags, paid more than the lowest advertised in-store price.
Walmart has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $45 million to settle the litigation. This means affected consumers can now file claims for cash payments.
“We will continue to offer our customers everyday low prices to help them save money on the products they want and need,” stated a spokesperson for the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company. “We still deny the allegations; however, we believe a settlement is in the best interest of both parties.”
Consumers can learn more about how to file a claim and the covered products on the settlement administrator’s website.
Cash payments are available to anyone who purchased certain weighted meats, seafood, and bagged citrus products—including selected oranges, grapefruits, and mandarins—at Walmart in the U.S. and Puerto Rico between October 19, 2018, and January 19, 2024.
Payment amounts will vary depending on each claim. You may still receive some money even if you no longer have your receipt.
Consumers without proof of purchase can receive between $10 and $25, depending on how many eligible products they attest to having purchased during the settlement class period. Meanwhile, those with receipts or other documentation may be entitled to 2% of the total cost of each product they purchased, up to $500.
Approved claimants will receive their payments electronically via Venmo, Zelle, ACH, or a virtual prepaid MasterCard, but paper checks can also be requested for those unable to receive electronic payments.
The deadline to file a claim is June 5, with a final approval hearing scheduled for June 12. Objections and other comments on the settlement can be submitted until May 22.
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