US, 20 states sue Dollar General for alleged overcharges

Florida Joins FTC in Dollar General Lawsuit Over Claims Shoppers Paid More Than Shelf Prices

Florida has joined an FTC-led lawsuit alleging Dollar General charged some shoppers more than advertised prices, while the retailer disputes the claims and says pricing safeguards have improved.

Utah, FTC and 19 other states sue Dollar General, saying it overcharged its poorest customers by millions

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging the discount chain has spent years charging customers more at the register than the prices shown on its shelves, price tags, and advertisements.

Dollars & Sense: Fake sales - the discount deception

For anyone who shops, there’s a certain satisfaction in finding a great bargain. Fifty percent off, sixty percent off, sometimes even seventy percent off. Who doesn’t like getting something they want for a fraction of what it normally costs? And of course, the bigger the discount, the more tempting the deal.

Dollar General knew shoppers were overcharged but failed to fix it, FTC lawsuit alleges

Bargain shoppers at Dollar General allegedly paid more than expected at checkout, and the FTC sued over deceptive pricing practices the company knew about.

Dollar General sued by FTC and 20 states, accused of overcharging customers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 states filed a lawsuit on Monday against Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing practices.

Dollar General Is Being Sued for Allegedly Deceiving Customers With False Prices

20 states are now suing the chain.Credit: Allrecipes / AdobeWith grocery prices at an all-time high, shoppers across the country are looking for ways to cut costs and keep meals affordable. For some, that means shopping at chains like Aldi and Walmart, or dollar stores like Dollar General, where low prices are supposed to be guaranteed. However, a new lawsuit filed against Dollar General claims the chain has been misleading customers about its p…