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NewsWFLA News TampaOctober 27, 2026Hillsborough County

FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General over alleged deceptive pricing practices

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The Federal Trade Commission and 20 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging the discount retailer overcharged customers at the register compared to listed shelf and advertisement prices. The complaint claims the company was aware of the pricing discrepancies and failed to fix them, costing consumers millions over several years. Joining the FTC in the legal action are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and Wisconsin.

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Why It Matters

Shoppers across multiple states face potential financial restitution or changes to store pricing accuracy if the federal and state governments prevail in their lawsuit against the discount chain.

Key Facts

  • The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states filed a lawsuit against Dollar General.
  • The complaint alleges Dollar General charged customers more at the register than listed shelf or advertisement prices.
  • The lawsuit claims the company knew about the pricing issue and failed to correct it over several years.
  • States participating in the lawsuit include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and Wisconsin.
  • Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos announced during a June earnings call that the company would offer 2,000 items for $1 or less amid high inflation and rising gas prices.

Who's Mentioned

locationAlabama“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationMichigan“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationFlorida“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationKansas“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”PersonTodd Vasos“CEO of Dollar General.”locationArizona“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationNebraska“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationNorth Carolina“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationLouisiana“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationUtah“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”OrganizationDollar General“Discount retailer targeted by the lawsuit.”locationTennessee“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationOklahoma“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”OrganizationFederal Trade Commission“Federal agency that filed the lawsuit alongside 20 states.”locationIllinois“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationCalifornia“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationNew Jersey“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationIowa“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”PersonChristopher Mufarrige“Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection.”locationConnecticut“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationMississippi“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationArkansas“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationOhio“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”locationWisconsin“State joining the FTC in the lawsuit.”