FTC sues Dollar General, alleging customers were charged more than listed prices - Scripps News

The Federal Trade Commission and states sue Dollar General for deceptive pricing

The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company deceived customers with higher prices 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 deceived customers by charging more than the prices displayed on products.

“The Federal Reserve Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the company deceived customers with higher prices by selling items for more th,” — Priya Delgado, policy watcher at Greenstone Gate Partnership, observed.

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 deceived customers by charging more than the prices displayed...

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