Pennsylvania Walmart Coupon Class Action Settlement

Walmart has agreed to pay up to $45 million to settle a class action lawsuit against them, alleging that the company wrongfully charged non-discounted sales tax on discounted purchases at their Pennsylvania locations.

Consumers may be able to benefit from a new Walmart settlement if they used a coupon when purchasing a taxable item at a Pennsylvania Walmart from Jun. 8, 2007 through Apr. 15, 2015, received a discount on the taxable item, and were charged sales tax on the original purchase price of the taxable item without accounting for the discount.

Walmart has agreed to pay between $21.5 million and $45 million to settle claims that they violated Pennsylvania state law by failing to deduct the value of coupons before calculating sale tax. Eligible consumers who file a valid claim may be able to receive a gift card valued between $30 and $100. The amount received by each class member will depend on the number of valid claims submitted.

Plaintiff Brian Farneth filed the class action after he says he purchased two cans of shaving cream using a buy one get one coupon, but was charged sales tax on both of the items instead of only one. The Walmart class action was originally filed in a state court, removed to federal court, and removed again to state court after a federal judge determined that a Pennsylvania state court would be better equipped to handle the claims.

Eligible consumers have until Nov. 22, 2018 to submit a claim form online or through the mail, or until Nov. 14, 2018 to opt out of or object to the settlement. The final fairness hearing is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2018, after which the settlement fund will be dispersed.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who used a coupon when purchasing a taxable item at a Pennsylvania Walmart from Jun. 8, 2007 through Apr. 15, 2015, received a discount on the taxable item, and were charged sales tax on the original purchase price of the taxable item without accounting for the discount.

Potential Award

Gift card of up to $100.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

11/22/2018

Case Name

Farneth v. Walmart Stores Inc., Case No. GD13-11472, in the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, Pennyslvania.

Final Hearing

11/19/2018

UPDATE: The Pennsylvania Walmart Coupon Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on November 21, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Settlement Website

https://www.walmartcouponclassaction.com/

Claims Administrator

Walmart Coupon Class Action Settlement
Claims Administrator
c/o A.B. Data, Ltd.
P.O. Box 173053
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(855) 569-5890
info@walmartcouponclassaction.com

Class Counsel

Frank G. Salpietro
ROTHMAN GORDON PC

Defense Counsel

Naomi Beer
Brian L. Duffy
GREENBERG TRAURIG