Walmart Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Deceptive Pricing

Federal appeals court allows consumers to pursue claims of higher checkout prices than advertised on shelves.

The lawsuit, led by Yoram Khan, claims Walmart's shelf prices often do not match checkout prices, leading to overcharges.
An appeals court reversed a lower court's dismissal, stating receipts are insufficient to address the alleged deception.
Investigations revealed similar pricing discrepancies at Walmart locations in multiple states including Illinois, Florida, and New York.
Walmart has previously faced fines for similar pricing issues, including a $2 million fine in California.
Walmart is testing digital shelf labels to improve pricing accuracy and reduce manual updates.