How to Sue Walmart in Small Claims Court
In 2012, Mary Bach won a lawsuit against Walmart for a price discrepancy of 2 cents on a sausage. For Mary, it was never about the money but about Walmart’s negligence that could cause hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting customers to pay the extra 2 cents.
This example shows that taking legal action against a large corporation such as Walmart is possible. If you are a customer or employee of Walmart and have been wronged by the company, you should defend your rights under the law.
This article will show you cases that can be brought against Walmart and how you can sue Walmart and win using .
Can I Sue Walmart?
You can sue Walmart in small claims court — a specialized division of the legal system that deals with claims under $10,000 (varies by state). The table below outlines examples of small claims suits against Walmart.
| Lawsuit | Explanation |
| Personal Injury | Personal injury cases can be filed by both customers and employees and are usually a result of Walmart’s negligence. Examples include:
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| Assaults | Any class of assault that happens on Walmart’s premises is an indictment of the company's inability to provide adequate security for customers and employees. |
| Delivery Issues | For online shoppers, failure to deliver as promised is a just cause to sue Walmart. Delivery truck drivers have also been known to cause accidents and incur lawsuits for Walmart. |
| Maintenance and Repair Issues | Walmart has a maintenance and repair section for its machines and other electrical products.
You can sue Walmart for improper servicing and repairs of your vehicle or lawnmower. |
| Discrimination | Whether you are an employee, a job seeker, or a customer; if you have proof that Walmart has violated your Title VII rights, it is a just cause to sue the company. |
| Poor Working Conditions | There have been several lawsuits against Walmart for poor working or shopping conditions ranging from:
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When Should You Sue Walmart?
Consider the following before proceeding to file a small claims lawsuit.
- Your case falls under any of the categories above and you have sufficient evidence to support your claim.
- The case is not over two years old: The statute of limitation for most states requires that you bring a lawsuit within the first two years of its occurrence.
- You have tried other means of dispute settlement: if you are a customer or a visitor, Walmart will most likely require you to have:
- Contacted customer service
- Contacted Walmart’s head office
- Sought arbitration before opting for a small claims court.
If you are an employee, you would have:
- Reported to your supervisor
- Filed a formal complaint to Human Resources
- Filed a complaint to the EEOC and obtained a notice-to-sue
How to Sue Walmart in Small Claims Court?
Depending on your case, you can either sue Walmart for monetary compensations such as refunds or non-monetary compensations replacement of items. Follow the guide below to file a lawsuit against Walmart in small claims court.
| Small Claims Lawsuit Process | Detail |
| Check the eligibility of your case in a small claims court |
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| Serve Walmart your demand notice | All small claims courts require that you reach out to your defendant and give them a chance to settle before going to court. A demand claim can do that for you.
Send your letter to Walmart’s headquarter at: Walmart Inc. 702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716 |
| File your small claims lawsuit | Find a small claims court closest to you and obtain court filing forms.
Note that you may need a proper service to estimate the monetary value of your claim. It may turn out more than what you perceive. |
| Serve Walmart the notice | You should get your claims across to Walmart as soon as you can, and give them 14 to 30 days to respond, depending on the stipulations of the court. |
| Prepare for court | Present your claim, applicable evidence, and be prepared to defend your case. |
How to Sue Walmart With DoNotPay?
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- Go to and select the Sue Now product
- Enter the type and value of compensation you seek
- Select whether you want a demand letter or court filing forms
- Describe the reason for the lawsuit and submit any applicable evidence
That’s it! DoNotPay will generate a demand letter or court filing forms for you. It will also mail a copy of your demand letter to Walmart on your behalf!
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