Have you bought groceries at Walmart currently? You may be eligible to receive a payment as part of a class action settlement

Walmart customers have until June 5 to apply

NEW YORK (AP) – If you bought weighed groceries or bagged fruit at a Walmart store lately, you may be eligible for a money payment as part of a class-action settlement with the retailer.

The class action lawsuit, first filed in October 2022, alleges that Walmart customers within the U.S. and Puerto Rico who purchased certain meats and seafood sold by weight, as well as select citrus fruits sold in bulk bags, paid a price higher than the bottom price advertised in stores.

Walmart denied any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $45 million to settle the dispute. This implies that affected consumers can now apply for money payments.

“We will continue to provide our customers with everyday low prices to help them save money on the products they want and need,” said a spokesman for the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company. “We continue to deny the allegations, but we believe a settlement is in the best interests of both parties.”

Consumers can learn more about filing a criticism and the products covered by it on the web site billing administrator page. Cash payments can be found to anyone who purchased certain weighed meat, seafood and packaged citrus products – including select oranges, grapefruits and tangerines – at Walmart within the US and Puerto Rico between October 19, 2018 and January 19, 2024.

The payment amount will vary depending on each claim. You can get your money even when you not have your proof of purchase.

Consumers without proof of purchase can receive between $10 and $25, depending on the number of eligible products they confirm they purchased throughout the billing period. Meanwhile, individuals with receipts or other documentation may be eligible to receive 2% of the full cost of each product purchased – up to $500.

Approved applicants will receive payments electronically via Venmo, Zelle, ACH or a virtual prepaid MasterCard – but for many who cannot receive payments electronically, paper checks may also be requested.

Deadline by make a criticism is June 5, with a final confirmation hearing scheduled for June 12. Objections and other comments regarding the settlement can be submitted until May 22.

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