A group of customers filed a lawsuit against Walmart thanks to which the company will have to make a refund of US$45,000,000, since She has been accused of overcharging for some items that need to be weighed and for some citrus fruits that come in a bag.
According to the lawsuit, to which the media had access NBC, the price that customers paid for products that were weighed or bagged was higher than the individual cost per unit. This means that customers paid more than the lowest price advertised in the store. For that reason, some buyers are demanding a refund that would correspond to at least seven years ago.
According to the complaint, customers who purchased products that needed to be weighed, such as chicken, seafood and meats, between October 19, 2018 and January 19, 2024, are eligible to join the complaint. It is important to note that the process is still in force and that You have until June 5 to join the online lawsuit or send a form by postal mail.
The plaintiffs behind this claim noted that It will only apply to buyers who have made an acquisition of the mentioned items in person, that is, directly in the store and not through its digital channels. However, they clarified, it will not be necessary to present a receipt, although that could affect the amount of money expected in the refund.
As expected, without proof of purchase customers will not be able to prove exactly how many and which items they purchased and in what year. In that sense, the amount they could receive will be different. Nevertheless, They are expected to receive 2 percent of the total cost of the justified goods.
Although in all cases cannot exceed US$500, In detail, the lawsuit estimates that:
- For 50 items, you will get US$10.
- For 51 to 75 items, you will get US$15.
- For 76 to 100 items, you will receive US$20.
- For 101 or more items, you'll get US$25.
What does Walmart say regarding this lawsuit?
After this demand was made known, Walmart officially denied the claims, saying there was no difference between the price that is paid for weighed products and those purchased individually. However, he agreed to settle the case by making a million-dollar payment.
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