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Walmart Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over False Advertising of Weighted Products

Walmart Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over False Advertising of Weighted Products

Walmart has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought by consumers who accused the retail giant of falsely advertising the net weight of certain household and food items. The settlement, which includes a multi-million dollar payout and changes to product labeling practices, marks another major example of corporate accountability in the consumer goods sector.

The lawsuit alleged that Walmart sold products with labels that overstated the quantity or weight of the contents inside. Consumers reported that some packages contained as much as 15% less than what was promised. Affected items ranged from packaged produce to cleaning supplies and even protein powders.

Plaintiffs argued that Walmart violated state and federal consumer protection laws by misleading customers at the point of purchase. The complaint detailed instances where the shelf label and packaging both reflected inaccurate weights, leading to inflated prices per unit.

Attorneys representing the plaintiffs said the issue wasn’t isolated. “This was not a one-off mistake. It was a pattern of overstatement that cost consumers millions collectively,” one attorney explained. “People trust the information printed on packaging. When that information is wrong, it’s not just misleading—it’s unlawful.”

Walmart has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to a financial settlement of $6.5 million to resolve the claims. The money will be used to reimburse consumers who purchased the mislabeled products between 2018 and 2023. Eligible consumers will be able to file claims online and receive compensation based on proof of purchase or estimated quantities purchased.

In addition to the payout, Walmart has pledged to update its packaging and improve its internal auditing process. A spokesperson for the company said, “While we believe our labeling practices met industry standards, we are committed to transparency and accuracy for our customers. This settlement allows us to move forward without prolonged litigation.”

Legal analysts say the case highlights the importance of accurate labeling, especially in an economy where families closely monitor grocery and household spending. Even small discrepancies in weight can add up over time, particularly for budget-conscious consumers.

The lawsuit follows a growing trend of class actions targeting deceptive marketing and packaging claims. In recent years, companies across the food, beauty, and household product industries have faced lawsuits for misrepresenting ingredients, product volume, or functionality.

Consumer watchdog groups applauded the outcome, calling it a win for everyday shoppers. “This case reminds companies that they will be held accountable when they exaggerate claims on packaging. Consumers deserve honesty—especially from the largest retailers in the country,” said a spokesperson from a national consumer advocacy organization.

The settlement still requires final approval from a federal judge, but no objections are expected. If approved, Walmart will begin issuing reimbursements by the end of the year.

For now, consumers are being encouraged to review their past purchases and save receipts for any eligible products.

Juries Award Multimillion Dollar Verdicts in Lawsuits Against Walmart

When people take a trip to the grocery store, they usually expect to grab a shopping cart, find what they need, and check out without issue. Unfortunately, for a woman located in South Carolina, her trip to Walmart in 2015 took an unusual turn.

When she set foot inside the Walmart, she felt a sharp pain in the bottom of her foot. She looked down and found that a rusty nail had gone right through her shoe. It has locked itself in her foot, and she went to the hospital as quickly as possible to get the wound treated. Unfortunately, the area got infected, and she needed to go through multiple operations to have most of her right leg amputated. Initially, it was just her toe; however, the infection continued to spread through her foot. Several months later, she needed to have her leg amputated above the knee as well.

Since that time, her life has been altered tremendously. She spends much of her time in a wheelchair, and she is unable to live the life she once did. In 2017, she filed a lawsuit against Walmart, alleging that Walmart was negligent in leaving a rusty nail on the floor. She and her attorney took the case to trial, where a jury awarded her $10 million as a result of her injuries. Her attorney says that this money is going to be used to make her home more handicapped accessible, purchase prosthetic limbs to allow her to restore some degree of mobility, and cover a wide variety of medical expenses, including those she will incur during the rest of her life.

Even though Walmart appreciates the services of the jury, they do not agree with the verdict; however, April Jones is not the only person to be awarded a significant amount of money by a jury following an incident in the store.

More than $2 million in damages were awarded to an individual in Mobile County, AL after they were falsely accused of stealing groceries. The individual went through the self-checkout lane, paid for all the groceries, but was then accused of stealing them by a local Walmart. Following the false accusations, this individual filed a lawsuit and won the case as well.