Walmart Class Action Lawsuit October Just Started Mailing Checks, Did You Miss The $45M Settlement Deadline?

Walmart customers affected by the $45 million weighted groceries settlement are receiving their payments in October 2025, while a new Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) class action has been filed against the retail giant over background check violations.

Two major Walmart class actions are making headlines this month—one distributing millions in consumer refunds, the other alleging the company denied job applicants their legal rights.

What Is the Walmart Weighted Groceries Settlement?

The $45 million Walmart class action settlement stems from a lawsuit filed in October 2022, claiming the retailer overcharged customers on weighted meat, poultry, pork, seafood products, and bagged citrus by artificially inflating weights at checkout.

The lawsuit alleged Walmart’s point-of-sale system “deceptively, systemically, and artificially increases the weight of the product at checkout, resulting in the customer paying an inflated price.” Plaintiffs also claimed bulk bagged citrus contained less weight than labeled, causing customers to pay more per ounce than advertised.

Case Details:

Case Name: Kukorinis v. Walmart Inc.
Case Number: 8:22-cv-02402
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division
Settlement Amount: $45 million
Final Approval: August 2025
Payment Distribution: October 2025

Who Qualifies for the Weighted Groceries Settlement?

Class members include anyone who purchased weighted goods (variable-weight meat, poultry, pork, seafood labeled with price-embedded bar codes) or bagged citrus (organic oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, navel oranges in bulk bags) at U.S. or Puerto Rico Walmart stores between October 19, 2018, and January 19, 2024.

October 2025 Payment Details

With final approval granted in August 2025, payments began in October 2025 via direct deposit or mailed checks. Payment amounts depend on claim type:

Without receipts: $10-$25 based on number of products claimed
With proof of purchase: 2% of total eligible purchases, up to $500 maximum

Approved claimants can receive payments via ACH, virtual prepaid MasterCard, Venmo, or Zelle.

The claim deadline was June 5, 2024—no new claims are being accepted.

New Walmart FCRA Class Action Filed in October 2025

A Georgia woman filed a class action lawsuit against Walmart in October 2025, claiming the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by failing to provide prospective employees with background check reports before withdrawing job offers.

What Are the Legal Claims?

Plaintiff Cynthia Hollingsworth alleges Walmart obtained consumer reports from background check agencies and made adverse employment decisions without first providing applicants copies of their reports or reasonable time to dispute the information.

The FCRA requires employers to:

Provide applicants with a copy of their consumer report before taking adverse action
Give reasonable time to review and dispute report information
Provide a written summary of FCRA rights

Hollingsworth claims she never would have permitted Walmart to obtain her consumer report if she knew the company employed policies violating the FCRA.

Current Case Information:

Case Name: Hollingsworth v. Walmart Inc.
Case Number: 1:25-mi-99999-UNA
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division
Proposed Class: Walmart applicants subjected to consumer reports for employment purposes within the past five years who suffered adverse employment actions without receiving report copies or FCRA rights summaries

Potential Damages

The plaintiff seeks statutory damages of $100 to $1,000 per violation, plus punitive damages and attorney’s fees.

Walmart Class Action Lawsuit October Just Started Mailing Checks, Did You Miss the $45M Settlement Deadline?

Walmart’s Background Check Litigation History

This isn’t Walmart’s first FCRA battle. A California federal court previously certified a class of approximately 5 million job applicants in a similar background check lawsuit (Pitre v. Walmart Stores, Inc.), alleging Walmart included extraneous information on disclosure forms and failed to properly inform applicants of their rights.

That case was later decertified after the court found the named plaintiffs failed to establish standing, concluding their claims constituted “bare procedural violations” without concrete injury.

Delta Airlines paid $2.3 million to settle a similar FCRA class action involving 44,000 applicants, while Frito-Lay and Target have also paid multimillion-dollar background check settlements.

Other Recent Walmart Class Actions

Spark Driver Wage Lawsuit

The Walmart Spark driver lawsuit was sent to arbitration in June 2024, with parties requesting dismissal in January 2025, indicating a settlement was reached. Drivers alleged Walmart misclassified them as independent contractors instead of employees, denying them minimum wage, overtime pay, and business expense reimbursements for gas, maintenance, and cell phone charges.

FTC Money Transfer Fraud Settlement

In June 2025, Walmart agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $10 million to settle charges that it ignored scammers using in-store money transfer services to steal hundreds of millions from consumers. Walmart did not admit wrongdoing but agreed to continue fraud prevention programs.

New Jersey Pricing Violations

Walmart paid $1.64 million to settle New Jersey allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices at retail stores statewide, agreeing to implement training and conduct internal audits for three years.

What Does Walmart Say?

Walmart has consistently denied wrongdoing while agreeing to settlements. Regarding the weighted groceries settlement, a Walmart spokesperson stated: “We will continue providing our customers everyday low prices to help them save money on the products they want and need.”

The company has not publicly responded to the new FCRA lawsuit filed in October 2025.

What This Means for Consumers and Job Applicants

For Weighted Groceries Settlement Class Members: If you filed a claim by June 5, 2024, check your bank account or mailbox for payments that began arriving in October 2025. Contact the settlement administrator at walmartweightedgroceriessettlement.com if you haven’t received payment within four weeks.

For Job Applicants: If Walmart withdrew a job offer after conducting a background check within the past five years without providing you a copy of your report first, you may qualify for the new FCRA class action. The case is in early stages—watch for class certification developments.

FAQ: Walmart Class Action Lawsuits October 2025

Q: Can I still file a claim for the $45 million weighted groceries settlement?

No. The claim deadline was June 5, 2024. Only approved claimants will receive payments.

Q: How do I know if I’m part of the FCRA background check class?

You may qualify if Walmart obtained a background check report for employment purposes within the past five years and withdrew a job offer without first providing you a copy of the report.

Q: How much will I receive from the weighted groceries settlement?

Payment amounts range from $10-$25 without receipts to up to $500 with proof of purchase (2% of total eligible purchases). Actual amounts depend on the number of valid claims filed.

Q: Did Walmart admit fault in these lawsuits?

No. Walmart denied all allegations in both the weighted groceries and previous background check cases while agreeing to settlements.

Q: Are there other pending Walmart class actions?

Yes. Walmart faces multiple ongoing lawsuits, including allegations of workplace discrimination, false advertising claims about Great Value mac and cheese, and various employment-related disputes.

Q: What should I do if Walmart withdrew my job offer?

Consult an employment attorney who specializes in FCRA violations. You may have rights to statutory damages if Walmart failed to follow proper background check procedures.

Q: Will the October 2025 FCRA lawsuit be certified as a class action?

The case is pending. Class certification typically takes 1-2 years after filing. The court will determine whether the plaintiff can represent other affected job applicants.

Legal Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal questions about your situation, consult a qualified attorney.

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Sources: Court records from U.S. District Courts (Florida Middle District, Georgia Northern District); Top Class Actions; SeafoodSource; settlement administrator documentation; FTC announcements; New Jersey Office of Attorney General.

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Walmart Class Action Lawsuit October Just Started Mailing Checks, Did You Miss the $45M Settlement Deadline?