Controversies

Company response

• Clarification — Walmart

  The product referenced in the complaint is not sold by Walmart, but rather by third party Marketplace sellers

• Investigation — Walmart

  We take allegations like this seriously and are reviewing the claim.

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• Kanye West is suing Walmart with claims the retail giant is stepping on his “iconic” fashion brand by selling knockoff versions of his Yeezy Foam Runner.

• “Consumers are purchasing the imitation Yeezy Foam Runner footwear from Walmart on the mistaken belief that the shoes are associated with West and the Yeezy brand, as evidenced by comments on the Walmart website and social media,”

• We take allegations like this seriously and are reviewing the claim.

Company response

• Denial — Walmart

  A spokesperson told AL.com that the company will be filing motions in this case because it doesn’t "believe the verdict is supported by the evidence and the damages awarded exceed what is allowed by law."

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• An MOBILE, Ala. - Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.

• A Mobile County jury on Monday ruled in favor of Lesleigh Nurse of Semmes, news outlets reported.

• Defense attorneys for Walmart said the practice is legal in Alabama.

Company response

• Denial — Walmart

  Company spokesman Randy Hargrove said Walmart will fight the “unjustified lawsuit” filed Monday.

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• California officials have filed a statewide lawsuit against Walmart alleging that the company illegally disposed of hazardous waste at landfills across the state.

• The lawsuit also claims Walmart dumped "confidential customer information" at these landfills.

• California filed a lawsuit against Walmart Monday, with state prosecutors claiming the retail company illegally dumps over one million batteries, aerosol cans of insect killer, toxic cleaning supplies and more into landfills annually.

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• The company believes that more than 20 companies have violated its intellectual property rights

• The Crocs firm filed lawsuits against firms such as Walmart, Hobby Lobby and Loeffler Randall “for copying” the design of its famous plastic shoes.

• The Colorado-based shoemaker filed a lawsuit on July 12 against 21 retailers, manufacturers, and distributors - including Walmart and Hobby Lobby - alleging trademark infringement on its clogs.

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• The jury also awarded Spaeth $150,000 in compensatory damages, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said Friday in announcing the ruling.

• The jury found that Walmart failed to accommodate Spaeth’s disability and fired her because of it, which is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the EEOC said.

• The jury in federal court in Green Bay awarded Marlo Spaeth more than $125 million in punitive damages on Thursday, but a Walmart spokesman said Friday that under federal law, that will be reduced to the maximum allowed, which is $300,000.

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• 为此CHECKOUT已经在南非夸祖鲁纳塔尔省向沃尔玛（Walmart）集团提起诉讼。

Company response

• Investigation — Walmart

  The spokesperson also said that Walmart is working to change its sign-up process for new customers to prevent a similar incident from happening again.

• Apology — Walmart

  A Walmart spokesperson told Insider Tuesday said that the company was investigating the incident and had contacted the individuals impacted to apologize and confirm that the new accounts would be deleted.

• Remediation — Walmart

  The spokesperson also said that Walmart is working to change its sign-up process for new customers to prevent a similar incident from happening again.

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• A Walmart spokesperson told Insider Tuesday said that the company was investigating the incident and had contacted the individuals impacted to apologize and confirm that the new accounts would be deleted.

• The Arkansas-based company faced dozens of complaints on social media on Monday after some people received "Welcome to Walmart" emails containing the racial slurs.

• Walmart said Tuesday that it will beef up security of its customer sign-up process online after someone set up dozens of accounts using racist slurs.

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• Lavarious Gardiner filed a proposed class action against Walmart, alleging that unauthorized individuals accessed his personal information through Walmart’s website.

• (and maintains that no breach occurred)

• In response, Walmart filed a motion to dismiss, which was granted on March 5, 2021 (of note – with leave to amend).

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• Five Walmart stores, five Shoppers Drug Marts and a Costco are among the "essential" businesses that have been charged under the Reopening Ontario Act in York Region since Jan. 11, the municipality announced yesterday.

• five Shoppers Drug Mart Stores — all of them in Markham — received $880 fines for failing to sanitize self-checkout stations after use.

• One at 3600 Major Mackenzie Drive W. in Vaughan was dinged $880 for overcrowding and a lack of physical distancing.

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• On Sunday afternoon, the Walmart Store located in Hutchinson was evacuated for a fire.

• That is a lot of damage to the store, which remains closed at this time.

• Nobody was injured during the fire.

Company response

• Remediation — Walmart

  we took action to reinforce our cleaning and sanitizing measures, which include a deep-cleaning of key areas.

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• In a lawsuit filed in Cook County court, Evans’ family accused Walmart of negligence that contributed to his death, including a failure to adequately disinfect the store, adhere to social distancing guidelines and warn other employees that some workers were displaying symptoms.

• The family of a Walmart employee in Illinois, who died from complications related to COVID-19, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the retailer Monday, accusing the company of negligence in its response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Company response

• Investigation — Walmart Canada

  the company would review those items to ensure they complied with Walmart's terms and conditions.

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• As of Thursday morning, the product had been removed from Walmart Canada's website but was still available in the US.

• the company would review those items to ensure they complied with Walmart's terms and conditions.

• Walmart is being criticized for selling a T-shirt with the words "All Lives Matter."

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• The products were sold at Walmart and other stores nationwide, USA Today reported.

• While there have been no reports of adverse reactions from consuming the products, officials urged customers not to consume them.

• They were sold under brand names Thomas Farm, Marketside Butcher Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef Patties, and Value Pack Fresh Ground Beef, which are available in retail locations across the country.

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• The city has assessed the Marshfield Walmart, 2001 N, Central Ave., at $10.7 million in property value, according to the civil complaint, which states the company believes the store is worth $5 million.

• An attorney with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin and Brown, a Milwaukee-based law firm, filed a civil case against Marshfield on Thursday in Marathon County Circuit Court.

• Walmart wants the city to refund the "excessive real estate taxes imposed" on the store plus interest, according to the lawsuit.

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• The lawsuits allege conduct by Wal-Mart and CVS violated the state's Consumer Credit and Protection Act and caused a public nuisance.

• The civil complaints, filed Tuesday in Putnam County Circuit Court, do not assert claims related to either company's role in dispensing opioids to patients, but maintain that such retail data offered Wal-Mart and CVS unique knowledge and notice that their operations were meeting more than a legitimate market demand.

Company response

• Denial — Walmart

  We deny Greenpeace's allegations and intend to defend the company

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• This mislabeling of products breaks California laws regarding false advertising and environmental marketing, Greenpeace contends.

• In a lawsuit filed last week in California state court, Greenpeace eviscerates a variety of plastic items sold under Walmart's private labels.

• So far, instead of working to reduce their plastic footprint in a significant way, they are greenwashing.

Company response

• Apology — Walmart

  We apologize to Senator Hawley for this error and any confusion about our position.

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• Walmart on Wednesday apologized to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) after its official corporate account tweeted that he was a “sore loser” for planning to object to the presidential election certification process during a joint congressional session next week.

• “We deleted the post and have no intention of commenting on the subject of certifying the electoral college,” Walmart tweeted. “We apologize to Senator Hawley for this error and any confusion about our position.”

• Walmart's tweet was originally posted in response to the Missouri senator's decision to object when Congress meets next week to tally the results of the presidential election.

Company response

• Apology — Walmart

  The supermarket giant said sorry “to Paul Walker’s family, friends and fans” for posting a tweet in “poor judgement” Thursday

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• The supermarket giant said sorry “to Paul Walker’s family, friends and fans” for posting a tweet in “poor judgement” Thursday, USA Today reported.

• Walmart quickly deleted the tweet, but not before several users screenshotted the offensive post.

• Walmart has apologized for offending some furious fans.

Company response

• Denial — Wal-Mart

  Wal-Mart spokesman Randy Hargrove says what Thomas has alleged is not consistent with company policy.

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• Wal-Mart spokesman Randy Hargrove says what Thomas has alleged is not consistent with company policy.

• Thomas’ attorney says the Arkansas-based company retaliated when management fired her six days after she asked for a break at the beginning of her shift.

• The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Friday that Mary Thomas filed the $125,000 lawsuit this week against the retail giant after her initial Sept. 13 complaint against the Oregon store.