Dollar General overcharged millions at checkout for years, FTC and 20 states allege
Updated on: October 26, 2026 / 9:53 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The FTC and 20 states are suing Dollar General for allegedly overcharging customers.
- The lawsuit accuses the retailer of mislabeling prices for years, leading to millions in unlawful charges.
- The FTC states that consumers depend on Dollar General's advertised low prices, and inaccurate pricing harms their ability to manage finances.
- Dollar General claims occasional price discrepancies can occur and states that store teams are instructed to correct them.
- The company stated it will defend the litigation vigorously.
- The suit seeks a permanent injunction and monetary relief.