The Guardian
Dollar General faces FTC and 20-state lawsuit over alleged overcharging
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have brought a federal lawsuit in Nashville accusing Dollar General of repeatedly charging customers too much. The complaint alleges pricing inaccuracies affecting millions of purchases and cites an investigation by The Guardian. Dollar General is the largest US dollar-store chain, with more than 20,000 stores nationwide.
What to know
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The FTC and 20 states filed the case in federal court in Nashville.
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The lawsuit alleges inaccurate pricing affecting millions of purchases and cites an investigation by The Guardian.
Why it matters
The allegations concern consumer pricing at the largest US dollar-store chain, which has more than 20,000 locations.
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