Walmart is settling a class action lawsuit for $45 million that alleges certain weighted groceries and bagged fruit were sold at higher prices than advertised in stores. Customers who purchased these items between October 19, 2018, and January 19, 2024, may be eligible for cash payments. To apply, customers can submit a claim online or download a form to mail in by June 5. The settlement allows for payments to range based on the number of eligible products purchased, with options for those with and without receipts. Approved claimants will receive payments electronically through various methods. This news is part of ongoing efforts to address consumer concerns around pricing discrepancies.
Vocabulary List:
- Settling (verb): Resolving or coming to an agreement on a matter.
- Class action (noun): A lawsuit brought by a group of people who have suffered similar harm or loss.
- Alleges (verb): To claim that someone has done something wrong or illegaloften without proof.
- Groceries (noun): Food and other commodities sold by a grocer.
- Advertised (adjective): Promoted or made known publicly.
- Eligible (adjective): Qualified or entitled to something.
