FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, alleging retailer overcharged shoppers
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, claiming the retailer has charged customers more than advertised prices.
TL;DR
- The FTC and 20 states have sued Dollar General for allegedly overcharging customers.
- The lawsuit claims the retailer charged more than displayed prices on shelves, tags, and ads.
- Dollar General's stock dropped approximately 4% following the FTC's announcement.
- The complaint alleges millions of dollars in unlawful overcharges and insufficient safeguards.
- Tens of thousands of consumer complaints regarding overcharging have reportedly been received by Dollar General.
- The involved states include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and Wisconsin.
- The FTC stated that Dollar General betrayed consumer trust and caused financial harm.
- The suit is filed amid high food and gas prices and ahead of midterm elections.