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Dollar General asserts 20-state FTC lawsuit it's facing is a farce

Just days after Dollar General agreed to a $1. 9 million settlement with New York over allegations that it charged shoppers more than advertised, it is facing a much larger legal challenge. The discount retailer’s pricing troubles don’t appear to be ending anytime soon, as the allegations this time extend nationwide. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by 20 states, has sued Dollar General, accusing the retailer of repeatedly overcharging customers at checkout despite knowing about the pricing discrepancies.

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