Walmart class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Plaintiff Christina Bauer filed a class action lawsuit against Walmart Inc. and Walmart Apollo LLC.
- Why: Bauer claims Walmart misled consumers by labeling its Bettergoods brand almond, oat and soy milk as “plant-based” despite containing non-plant additives.
- Where: The Walmart class action lawsuit was filed in Florida federal court.
AA new class action lawsuit claims Walmart misled consumers by labeling its Bettergoods brand almond, oat and soy milk as “Plant-Based” despite the products containing ingredients that do not come from plants.
Plaintiff Christina Bauer filed the class action complaint against Walmart and Walmart Apollo on April 8 in Florida federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
According to the class action lawsuit, Walmart prominently marketed its Bettergoods milk products as “plant-based,” leading consumers to believe the products contained only plant-derived ingredients.
However, Bauer claims the milk products actually contain ingredients like calcium carbonate, dipotassium phosphate and vitamin A palmitate, which do not come from plants.
Bauer argues that Walmart’s labeling was designed to capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based foods, which are often perceived as healthier and more environmentally friendly.
“Defendants’ prominent and conspicuous labeling deliberately led reasonable consumers, including [Bauer], to incorrectly believe that the products are composed of only ingredients that come from plants,” the Walmart class action lawsuit alleges.
Walmart ‘plant-based’ milk sells at premium price, class action claims
Bauer says she and other consumers paid a premium for the “plant-based” milk, believing they were purchasing a product that aligned with their dietary preferences.
The class action lawsuit alleges Walmart’s actions constitute a breach of warranty and violate Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Bauer is looking to represent anyone in Florida who purchased the Bettergoods milk products in the past four years and anyone in the United States who purchased the products in the same time period.
She is suing for breach of implied and express warranty, unjust enrichment and violations of Florida’s consumer protection laws. She is seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.
Last year, Walmart was also sued over allegations it falsely advertised its Great Value Macaroni & Cheese Original Microwavable Cup as free of artificial flavors and preservatives.
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The plaintiff is represented by Bryan J. Geiger of Seraph Legal P.A.
The Walmart class action lawsuit is Bauer v. Walmart Inc., et al., Case No. 8:26-cv-01021, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
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