Walmart is facing a class action lawsuit from customers who claim they overcharged customers for essential items when they went to the register.
Quina Myers was out shopping for groceries and baby supplies in February when she got to the register and encountered something unexpected.
Myers said in the class action complaint that he purchased Tyson Nuggets and Carter's Clothing on Feb. 1.
She checked the price tag when selecting the item but was not charged the same price at checkout.
Myers was shopping at the Pennsylvania store and didn't notice the price increase until she received her receipt.
The lawsuit alleges that Walmart's checkout system “deceptively, deliberately and artificially inflated the prices of merchandise.”
Myers' lawyers argue in the lawsuit that rollback stickers, price stickers and yellow stickers are objective pricing information.
They argued that while the stickers are “relied upon by consumers as a clear and accurate representation of Walmart's posted prices, they mislead and deceive consumers about the prices of the products and the amounts customers will be charged and pay for the products.”
Myers added that when she returned to the store to shop again on June 1, she encountered the same problem.
Myers' lawyers also allege that Walmart knowingly attempted to deceive its customers and breached its obligations of good faith and fair dealing with them.
The class action complaint accuses Walmart of using its name recognition as the largest grocery retailer to take unfair advantage of customers.
Walmart's dominance in the grocery industry has forced some customers to buy essentials in its stores.
The majority of Walmart's net sales will come from its grocery division, which will total $218.944 billion in 2022.
An investigation by Food & Water Watch found that throughout its growth in the industry, Walmart has driven out smaller grocers and local retailers.
Myers' lawyers argue that Walmart's presence makes it difficult for consumers to fight back.
Cash Request
Walmart customers who purchased products between February 1 and July 29 of this year are eligible to join the class action lawsuit.
To qualify, shoppers must purchase an item at the register for more than the list price.
The lawsuit alleges that Walmart violated Pennsylvania's unfair trade practices and consumer and protection laws.
The complaint was filed on August 20th, meaning Walmart still has an opportunity to get the complaint dismissed.
The U.S. Sun reached out to lawyers for both Walmart and Myers but did not immediately receive a response.
New Analysis of Walmart Lawsuit
A Pennsylvania woman filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Walmart knowingly overcharged her for items at the register. Here's what the lawsuit alleges:
- Falsely high prices for rollback products
- Any act that deceives, misleads or harms customers
The lawsuit alleges that Walmart violated the following laws:
- Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act
- Practice and Consumer Law
- Protection Law
Walmart in trouble
Walmart settled a similar grocery lawsuit in May for $45 million.
The lawsuit alleges that Walmart overcharged customers for bagged citrus products and some meats.
Walmart denied any wrongdoing in the incident but agreed to the settlement.
Customers who purchased weight-based products between Oct. 19, 2018 and Jan. 19, 2024 were eligible for the payment.
Eligible shoppers who applied by the deadline could receive up to $500.