Walmart Great Value Shrimp Underweight Class Action

A class action lawsuit was filed by Elijah Baptist against Walmart Inc. The core allegation is that Walmart sold Great Value shrimp products that contained less actual shrimp than what was indicated on the packaging. The plaintiff claims that customers were effectively paying for ice glaze rather than the promised amount of seafood.

The lawsuit alleges that the Great Value shrimp products are coated with an ice glaze for preservation, but that the weight of this glaze cannot be included in the product's net weight according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. Baptist asserts that the products weigh less than the stated amount once they are thawed and drained, constituting an unfair, deceptive, and/or fraudulent business practice and a breach of both express and implied warranties under state consumer laws.

The lawsuit seeks to represent all Illinois consumers who purchased the affected Great Value shrimp products. The plaintiff is demanding a jury trial and is requesting damages, restitution, and injunctive relief. The case was filed in Illinois state court, and the plaintiff is represented by Gary Klinger and Alexander Wolf of Milberg PLLC and Daniel O. Herrera and Alex Lee of Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel LLP.