The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company charged more than advertised by selling items for more than the listed prices. The lawsuit claims this deceptive pricing practice occurred over several years. Mississippi has also joined the lawsuit, adding to the growing legal action against Dollar General. The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General tricked customers by charging more than the prices shown on merchandise.
“The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General tricked customers by charging more than the prices shown on merchandise,” — Andreas Mercer, research director at Copburn Combe Partnership, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Oct 26 — The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company...
Oct 28 — The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General tricked customers by charging more than the prices shown on m...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Copburn Combe Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 2.
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copburn Combe Partnership desk and last updated 12:10 UTC.
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