What is the settlement about? A Settlement was reached in a class action where Dollar General is alleged to have discrepancies between the prices of merchandise advertised on the shelves and what customers were charged and paid at checkout and that Defendant used the same procedures in charging a higher price than advertised when selling the same and/or similar merchandise to numerous other customers in its stores. Defendant denies any wrongdoing.
NOTE: If you DO NOT have proof of purchase be sure to click where it says “If you did not receive a personalized Notice in the mail or via email, click below to complete a In-Store Benefit Registration” and then fill out the information requested.
Who’s Eligible –
All consumers in the United States who paid more or less for merchandise than the advertised price labeled on the shelf at a Dollar General store from October 10, 2016, through November 19, 2025.
Award Amount –
- If a price overcharge has been specifically documented by a customer via objective evidence are eligible for a payment of $10 or the amount of the actual overcharge (whichever is higher) for each separate complaint about a separate price overcharge, up to two for a maximum household recovery of $20, or the total of the amount of the actual overcharges (whichever is higher).
- Settlement Class Members are eligible for an “In-Store Benefit” which is a $3 discount on the first $10 of any purchase of at least $10 (pretax), for a maximum discount of $3 per customer, available for redemption during a 2-day window at any Dollar General store nationally. Some exclusions and limitations apply. Settlement Class Members are not required to submit proof of a price overcharge to be eligible for the In-Store Benefit.
Proof of Purchase – Not Required
Claim Deadline – April 13th, 2026.
Leave a Reply