For all current and former Walmart associates who: Worked at Walmart or Sam’s Club between Jan. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2013, were legally married to a same-sex spouse during that same period, and would have been eligible for spousal health insurance benefits from Walmart or Sam’s Club but for the limitation on providing spousal health insurance benefits to same-sex spouses, you are eligible for a potential award from the Walmart Same-Sex Spouse Benefits Class Action Lawsuit! According to the lawsuit, Walmart discriminated against employees who were married to a spouse of the same sex by not allowing the spouse to enroll in a Walmart-sponsored health insurance plan. Walmart denies all acts of wrongdoings, however, they have agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit in order to avoid the further risk and cost of ongoing litigation. So if you are eligible, file a claim by 3/20/17 to receive your potential award!
Walmart Lawsuit:
- Walmart Same-Sex Spouse Benefits Claim Form
- Claim Form Deadline: 3/20/17
- Who’s Eligible: Class Members of the Walmart settlement include current and former Walmart and Sam’s Club associates who:
- Worked at Walmart or Sam’s Club between Jan. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2013;
- Were legally married to a same-sex spouse during that same period; and
- Would have been eligible for spousal health insurance benefits from Walmart or Sam’s Club but for the limitation on providing spousal health insurance benefits to same-sex spouses.
- Estimated Amount: Varies
- Proof of Purchase: N/A
- Case Name & Number: In re: Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Implant Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 13-2441, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
How To File a Claim:
- Head over to the Walmart Same-Sex Spouse Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Fill out the claim form with your information.
- Submit your claim by 3/20/17 to receive your potential award!
Bottom Line:
For employees who were married to a spouse of the same sex by not allowing the spouse to enroll in a Walmart-sponsored health insurance plan, that was discriminated against, you are eligible for a potential award from the Walmart Same-Sex Spouse Class Action Lawsuit! According to the lawsuit, the retail giant of discriminating against employees based on their sexual orientation by denying health insurance coverage to their same-sex spouse before the company changed its policy on Jan. 1, 2014. So if you are eligible, file a claim by 3/20/17 to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements!
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