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 misled consumers by charging more than the prices shown on merchandise.
“The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General misled consumers by charging more than the prices shown on merchandise,” — Priya Delgado, contributing analyst at Shipley Ham Financial, observed.
Timeline
Oct 26 — The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company...
Oct 27 — The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General misled consumers by charging more than the prices shown on me...
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Shipley Ham Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Oct 31.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipley Ham Financial desk and last updated 12:22 UTC.
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