Dollar General ($DG) faces a lawsuit filed October 26 by the Federal Trade Commission and 20 states alleging the retailer charged customers millions of dollars more than advertised or shelf prices. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction, monetary relief and civil penalties.
- The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Tennessee and alleges violations of federal and state consumer protection laws.
- According to the complaint, Dollar General received at least 29,265 complaints categorized as “Did Not Honor Marked Price” between January 2023 and March 2026, spanning all 48 states where it operates.
- Regulators allege the company knew about recurring pricing discrepancies but failed to implement adequate safeguards.
- Between 2019 and 2026, Dollar General entered seven inaccurate-pricing settlements across six states, paying more than $6 million in penalties, according to the complaint.
- The retailer operates more than 21,000 stores.
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- Dollar General ($DG) — Faces potential monetary liability and court-ordered changes to pricing practices.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
