U.S. lawsuit claims Walmart opened deposit accounts for delivery drivers without consent

A federal lawsuit claims Walmart opened deposit accounts for over a million delivery drivers without their consent, using personal information. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau alleges this practice cost drivers over $10 million in fees. The lawsuit states that Walmart pressured drivers to use these accounts for payment, threatening job loss if they did not comply. Many drivers had wages deposited into these accounts before agreeing to any terms. Walmart's "Spark Driver" program began in 2018, with the allegations dating back to 2021. The lawsuit highlights difficulties drivers faced in accessing their earnings and transferring funds to their regular bank accounts.