Klein v. Wegmans Food Markets

Retail & Consumer Goods · Filed 2026-04-06 · U.S. District Court for the Central District of California · Docket 4:26-cv-65786

What the company is alleged to have done

The complaint alleges Wegmans Food Markets prominently advertised features, origins, or product attributes that an independent investigation showed were inaccurate. Plaintiffs argue the marketing claims drove the purchase decision and inflated the price.

The proposed settlement covers all U.S. consumers who purchased the affected products during the class period. Wegmans Food Markets also agreed to discontinue the contested marketing claim and to fund a corrective notice program.

Who qualifies as a class member

You are likely an eligible class member if all of the following apply:

• You purchased one of the affected Wegmans Food Markets products in the United States during the class period.
• You bought the products for personal use (not for resale).
• You attest that you would not have paid the premium price had you known the marketing claim was inaccurate.

If you fit all of the criteria above, you almost certainly have a valid claim. If you only fit some of them — for example, you used the product in a different timeframe, or you don’t have proof of purchase — you may still qualify under the settlement’s “self-attestation” rules. The form on this page can route you to a participating attorney who will confirm your eligibility for free.

How much can I receive?

Tiered payout structure with a base no-proof claim and a higher with-proof tier for class members who can produce receipts, credit-card statements, or online order confirmations.

Total settlement value: $155M. Estimated number of class members: 14 million. Most class members will receive their payout by check or electronic transfer within four to nine months after the court grants final approval.

How to file your claim (step-by-step)

1. Confirm the products you purchased during the class period.
2. Gather receipts, statements, or order confirmations (optional but unlocks higher payout).
3. Submit the online claim form with your contact information.
4. Upload any supporting documentation.
5. Choose your preferred payment method.

Why this matters

Retail false-advertising cases generate small individual payouts but create real label-reform pressure on the affected companies.

If you think you might be part of the affected class, it costs you nothing to find out. Use the form on this page to request a free consultation, or file directly through the settlement administrator using the steps above. For a deeper walkthrough of the federal class-action timeline, read our guide on what happens after you submit a claim form.

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