The price on the shelf did not match the price at the register.
The FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General on October 26, 2026.
It was filed in federal court in Tennessee, in the Middle District.
Shoppers paid more at the register than the shelf tags showed.
The FTC says this pattern lasted for years across the country.
At least 29,265 pricing complaints were filed from 2023 to early 2026.
The complaints came from every state where Dollar General operates.
One customer said milk marked $3.95 scanned at $4.25 when paid.
The company rejects the claims and will defend the lawsuit vigorously.
Low-income shoppers depend on exact prices to plan their spending.
The FTC wants a court order to fix pricing plus money for consumers.
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