FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, saying it overcharged its poorest customers by millions

The FTC and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General for deceptive pricing practices. The discount chain is accused of overcharging its poorest customers, many from households earning under $35,000, by millions of dollars. Regulators claim the company charged higher prices at the register than those displayed on shelves and in advertisements. Dollar General has previously failed thousands of price inspections and paid millions in state settlements before this federal action.