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

Multiple states and FTC sue Dollar General for alleged 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 unethical pricing strategy 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 listed on items.

“The FTC and the states argue that Dollar General deceived customers by charging more than the prices listed on items,” — Amara Sterling, senior market analyst at Norwell Cliff Analytics, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 27 — 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 listed on...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Norwell Cliff Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norwell Cliff Analytics desk and last updated 12:06 UTC.

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