In a recently reached agreement, the Wahlburgers hamburgers chain, run by the family of the well-known actor Mark Wahlberg, has agreed to pay a juicy compensation (pun intended) to its clients that reaches the important sum of 2 million dollars.
This comes after being accused of false advertising for its pickle products. This resolution arises from a class action lawsuit that questioned the veracity of the labels of the pickles marketed by the company, and although the company does not accept the accusations, it decides to pay to avoid future legal costs, which in the United States can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars, just in lawyers.
Wahlburgers Class Action Lawsuit: False Advertising Allegations
The controversy centers on the claims made by Wahlburgers pickles, which were advertised as “fresh,” “all-natural,” and “preservative-free.” However, the plaintiffs alleged that these qualifiers were not truthful, because these products contained sodium benzoate, an artificial preservative that, although safe for human consumption, contradicted the commercial claims under which they were sold.
This contrast between the advertising and the actual content of the product is what triggered the legal process against the company, and it is then that the fast food chain decided to pay the plaintiffs.
Wahlburgers does not accept but pays the money requested by the plaintiffs
Although Wahlburgers has strongly denied any wrongdoing or regulatory violations, the company decided to settle to avoid the costs and complications of protracted litigation. In this context, a Wahlburgers spokesperson said that the settlement is not an admission of guilt, but rather a pragmatic measure to focus on the business and customers.
How to Claim a Payment In the Wahlburgers Lawsuit Payment
Consumers who purchased Wahlburgers pickles between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023 may be eligible to receive cash compensation, and will not be required to provide proof of purchase for up to six products, which is equivalent to a maximum refund of 12 dollars. Those who can provide proof of purchase will be able to claim unlimited refunds for each product purchased.
To make the compensation effective, consumers must submit a valid claim form by July 29, 2024. Those interested in opting out or filing objections to the terms of the settlement have a deadline of September 4, 2024. Final approval of the agreement will be discussed at a hearing scheduled for September 25, 2024.
If you have questions or want to fill out a claim form to join the class action lawsuit, you can visit the official website of the lawsuit https://picklesettlement.com.
Key Dates of the Class Action Lawsuit
- July 29, 2024: Deadline to file claims
- September 4, 2024: Opt Out
- September 4, 2024: Deadline to file objections
- September 25, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. m. CDT: Final Fairness Hearing, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604, Room 2119
Quick explanation of what is a class action settlement
A class action settlement, is a particular legal mechanism, mostly used in the judicial system of the United States (and other countries, but less than in the US) to resolve class actions. This form of litigation is where a large group of people with similar complaints come together to sue a common defendant.