Walmart has agreed to a $45 million settlement over allegations of overpricing weighted goods or bagged citrus fruits in its stores. The settlement received final approval from a federal judge.Walmart has agreed to a $45 million settlement over allegations of overpricing weighted goods or bagged citrus fruits in its stores. The settlement received final approval from a federal judge. The class action lawsuit was filed by Vassilios Kukorinis, who alleged that Walmart charged consumers more than the lowest in-store advertised price for goods that were typically priced by weight, in some cases discounted because they were close to expiration. Consumers in the United States and Puerto Rico can get up to $25 back without documentation, or $500 with documentation, between October 2018 and January 2024. The amount may be adjusted based on the number of claims filed.
A $45 million settlement is over WalmartThe alleged overpricing of weighted goods or bagged citrus fruits in stores received final approval from a federal judge.
Vassilios Kukorinis alleged in the class action that the retail giant charged consumers more than the lowest in-store advertised price for the goods that were typically priced by weight, in some cases discounted because they were close to expiration. Consumers in the United States and Puerto Rico can get up to $25 back without documentation, or $500 with documentation, between October 2018 and January 2024, subject to a “potential pro rata increase or decrease,” according to judge’s order…
