Michigan joins 18 states in lawsuit against Dollar General

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 18 other state prosecutors and the Federal Trade Commission on Monday to sue Dollar General for unfair trade practices. The lawsuit alleges the retailer systematically charged customers more at the register than the advertised price on products.

The complaint states that Dollar General was aware of the pricing discrepancies and failed to implement solutions to address them. The suit claims these deceptive practices violated the Michigan Shopping Reform and Modernization Act and resulted in millions of dollars in overcharges.

One example cited in the federal complaint involves a consumer who found eggs marked at $3.25 in August but was charged $4.50 at the register. The clerk reportedly refused to change the price, stating that the displayed price was the only requirement.

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