Attorney General Mayes Reaches Settlement With Family Dollar Over Price Misrepresentation

Investigation found that Arizona Family Dollar stores repeatedly “mispriced” store items

PHOENIX — An Arizona Attorney General investigation found that Family Dollar was “mispricing” items after prices on store shelves and what customers paid at the register didn’t line up. The discount store giant agreed to shell out $300,000 in civil penalties and attorneys’ fees. Family Dollar will spend an additional $300,000 by doling out more employee hours and training to improve accurate pricing, according to a Thursday Arizona Attorney Gene…

Attorney General Mayes Reaches Settlement With Family Dollar Over Price Misrepresentation

PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a settlement with Family Dollar Stores, LLC over allegations the company inaccurately advertised item prices at stores across the state. Following a consumer fraud investigation, Family Dollar agreed to pay $275,000 in civil penalties and $25,000 in attorneys’ fees. Additionally, the company will implement a series of changes aimed at… Source