Map of States Suing Dollar General Alleging 'Deceptive Pricing Practices'
The FTC and 20 states allege Dollar General overcharged shoppers by charging more at checkout than advertised prices.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against discount retailer Dollar General, alleging deceptive pricing practices that allegedly cost consumers millions of dollars over several years. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Tennessee, claims that Dollar General repeatedly charged customers more at checkout than advertised prices, despite receiving tens of thousands of complaints.
The FTC and states allege that the company's actions violate federal and state laws, and they seek a permanent injunction, monetary relief, and other remedies. Dollar General operates over 21,000 stores nationwide, primarily serving low- and fixed-income households, and the lawsuit alleges that its pricing practices have disproportionately impacted these consumers.
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