Walmart faces class action lawsuit after customer notices “automatic price increases” at checkout and “misleading” price reductions

A customer is suing WALMART for a class action lawsuit, claiming the store overcharged her for essential products.

Quina Myers went on a shopping spree in February to buy groceries and baby products, but had a rude awakening when she got to the checkout line.

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Myers said in a class action lawsuit that she purchased Tyson Nuggets and Carter’s Clothing on February 1.

She had paid attention to the price tag when selecting the products, but she was not charged the same price at the checkout.

Myers was shopping at a store in Pennsylvania and didn’t notice the price increase until after she received her receipt.

The lawsuit alleges that Walmart’s checkout system “misleadingly, programmatically and artificially inflated product prices.”

Myers’ lawyers argue in the lawsuit that rollback stickers, price stickers and yellow stickers represent objective pricing information.

They claimed that consumers “assumed that the stickers clearly and accurately reflected Walmart’s recommended price, but misled and/or deceived them regarding the product price and the cost the customer must pay for the product.”

Myers added that she encountered the same problem when she returned to the store for another shopping trip on June 1.

Myers’ lawyers also claim that Walmart violated good faith and fair dealing with its customers by deliberately attempting to deceive them.

The class action lawsuit accused Walmart of being the largest grocery retailer and of exploiting customers because of its notoriety.

Because Walmart has gained a dominant position in the grocery sector, some customers have no choice but to buy their everyday necessities in the store.

The majority of Walmart’s net sales come from the grocery category, totaling a whopping $218.944 billion in 2022.

According to a study by Food & Water Watch, Walmart has displaced smaller grocers and local retailers as it has grown in the industry.

Myers’ lawyers claim Walmart’s presence has made it difficult for consumers to fight back.

CLAIM CASH

Walmart customers who purchased products between February 1 and July 29 of this year are eligible to join the class action lawsuit.

To be eligible, shoppers must also have paid for a product that was worth more at checkout than the price stated on the label.

The lawsuit alleges that Walmart is violating Pennsylvania state law against unfair competition, unfair business practices and consumer protection.

The complaint was filed on August 20, and Walmart still has the opportunity to request dismissal of the complaint.

The US Sun reached out to Walmart and Myers’ lawyers but received no immediate response.

Analysis of the new Walmart lawsuit

A Pennsylvania woman filed a class action lawsuit against Walmart for intentionally overcharging for products at checkout. A breakdown of the lawsuit’s claims is below:

• False price increases for rollback products
• Behavior deceives/misleads customers and causes damage

The lawsuit alleges that Walmart violates the following laws:

• Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act
• Practices and consumer protection laws
• Protection right

Walmart in a tight spot

Walmart reached a $45 million settlement in May in a similar lawsuit involving a grocery retailer.

The lawsuit alleged that Walmart overcharged customers for packaged citrus products and certain meats.

Walmart denied any wrongdoing in the case but agreed to the settlement.

Customers who purchased items using the “weight” payment method between October 19, 2018 and January 19, 2024 were eligible for the payout.

Eligible buyers who made a claim by the deadline could receive up to $500.