Deadline Approaches for Dollar General Class Action Settlement Claims

The deadline to file claims in a class action settlement against Dollar General is approaching.

The settlement stems from a lawsuit that accused the retailer of pricing discrepancies. The retailer has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement.

U.S. shoppers who encountered pricing issues at Dollar General stores during the eligibility period may be affected. Some affected customers received email notices earlier this year indicating eligibility.

The settlement website provides details on how to submit claims.

customers can choose between a cash payment or an in-store benefit.

For cash payments, individuals who provide proof of filing a complaint about an unresolved price overcharge can receive a payment. Customers who documented the overcharge with objective, contemporaneous evidence also qualify for this payout.

U.S. Dollar General store. No proof is required to claim this credit. Customers without a notice but with proof of an incorrect charge must complete an online form detailing the item, purchase location, listed price, and amount paid.

receive the in-store credit, claimants need a myDG account or must complete an online registration form.

Those without an account who submit the form will receive a postcard or email from Dollar General with the credit details, according to settlement administrators. Customers who received a notice and are part of the settlement class do not need to take action to obtain the in-store credit. For cash payments, claimants who received a notice must use the notice ID and confirmation code on the form.

The settlement has received final court approval. It remains unclear when cash payments or credits will be distributed. More information is available on the settlement website.