LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan, 19 other states and the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday, Oct. 26, accusing Dollar General of charging customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements.

The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, accuses Dollar General Corporation of “pervasive and systemic pricing inaccuracies.”

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According to the lawsuit, FTC investigators made undercover purchases at Dollar General stores in four states earlier this year and found multiple overcharges during every visit.

“Some consumers do not discover pricing issues until after they have completed their purchase or after they return home and some may never discover them at all,” the complaint says.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alleges the retailer violated the Michigan Shopping Reform and Modernization Act, commonly known as the Scanner Law, and the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.

“Consumers everywhere deserve to be treated with respect in any store where they choose to spend their money,” Nessel said. “That is the guiding principle behind the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, and many other state and federal laws. I appreciate the efforts of the FTC and other states on this far-reaching investigation, and together we can put an end to these deceptive practices and restore some truth in pricing across the country.”

Between Jan. 1, 2023, and March 31, 2026, Dollar General received at least 29,265 complaints categorized as “Did Not Honor Marked Price,” according to the lawsuit.

Dollar General said it cooperated with investigators and will vigorously defend itself. The company said employees are expected to correct pricing discrepancies and that it has strengthened its price-accuracy procedures.