PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has denied a motion to remand a class action lawsuit to state court, one brought by a Pittsburgh man who alleged Walmart unlawfully overcharges its customers taxes on the sale of dietary products.
Christopher Lisowski of Pittsburgh (on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated) first filed suit in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas on Oct. 7 versus Walmart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
“On Dec. 29, 2019 plaintiff Lisowski purchased a six-pack of “5-Hour Energy” brand dietary supplement at the Walmart store located at 877 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Plaintiff Lisowski’s receipt sets forth a purchase price of $13.48 and description of the dietary supplement purchased by plaintiff Lisowski. He was charged sales tax of $0.94 on the sale,” the suit stated.