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The FTC sued Dollar General, alleging millions in unlawful charges due to pricing inaccuracies. Dollar General denies wrongdoing but faces settlements in New York and Ohio. The company claims it has measures to promote pricing accuracy. Affected states include Alabama, Arizona, and others. Consumers are advised to check receipts and report discrepancies.

Twenty states, including Wisconsin, have joined an FTC lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging deceptive pricing practices that overcharged customers. The complaint, filed in Tennessee, claims widespread consumer harm and insufficient safeguards. Dollar General operates over 21,000 stores nationwide, targeting low-income customers. The FTC seeks to stop these practices, citing violations of federal and state laws.

The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General, alleging the company has overcharged customers for years. The lawsuit claims Dollar General targets financially strapped consumers and has faced prior settlements. The company made $42 billion in net sales last year. The FTC seeks an injunction and restitution for alleged ill-gotten gains.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond, the FTC, and 19 states sued Dollar General for deceptive pricing practices, alleging overcharges at the register. The complaint claims widespread consumer harm and insufficient corporate action to address the issue. Dollar General operates over 21,000 stores nationwide.

Michigan and 19 other states, along with the FTC, sued Dollar General for allegedly overcharging customers by mislabeling or not honoring advertised prices. The lawsuit claims the company generated millions from these practices, affecting lower-income households that make up 60% of its revenue. Dollar General operates over 20,000 stores nationwide and has not commented on the lawsuit.

Florida and 19 other states joined the FTC in suing Dollar General, alleging shoppers were overcharged compared to advertised prices. The lawsuit, filed on 26 October 2026, cites 29,265 complaints and previous settlements. Dollar General disputes the claims, stating it aims for 100% pricing accuracy and has improved processes. The case seeks injunction, monetary relief, and penalties, with no refunds confirmed yet.