To file a claim in the Dollar General $8.5 million overcharge settlement, you’ll need to visit www.DGPriceSettlement.com or call 1-844-262-4248 before April 13, 2026. The settlement covers customers who paid higher prices at checkout than what was displayed on store shelves between October 10, 2016 and November 19, 2025. For example, if you bought an item marked $5.99 on the shelf but were charged $6.49 at the register, you’re potentially eligible for compensation. This article walks you through the eligibility requirements, what documentation you’ll need, compensation amounts, and critical deadlines for submitting your claim.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Dollar General Price Settlement?
- Who Is Eligible to Claim Compensation?
- Understanding Your Compensation Options
- Step-by-Step Instructions for Filing Your Claim
- What Documentation You’ll Need to Provide
- Important Deadlines You Cannot Miss
- What Happens After You File Your Claim
What Is the Dollar General Price Settlement?
The Dollar General settlement stems from a class action lawsuit (Braun v. Dolgencorp LLC) filed in New Jersey Superior Court in Middlesex County. The case alleges that Dollar General engaged in deceptive pricing practices by charging customers higher prices at checkout than the prices displayed on store shelves throughout the store.
This settlement was preliminarily approved on December 15, 2025, and the court is scheduled to hold its final approval hearing on March 19, 2026. The total settlement is valued at $15 million, with $8.5 million designated for consumer claims and $6.5 million allocated toward operational changes and injunctive relief to prevent future overcharges. Dollar General did not admit wrongdoing as part of this settlement, which is standard in many settlement agreements. The settlement represents compensation for customers who were affected by this pricing discrepancy during the entire class period spanning nearly nine years.
Who Is Eligible to Claim Compensation?
You’re eligible to file a claim if you purchased items at a Dollar General store at any point between October 10, 2016 and November 19, 2025 and paid a higher price at checkout than the price displayed on the store shelf. You don’t need to remember the exact purchase or have the original receipt on file—the settlement allows you to submit claims based on your recollection of being overcharged, supported by any documentation you have. However, if you wish to claim the maximum amount (up to $20 per household), you’ll want to gather any evidence that supports your claim, such as receipts, photographs of price tags, or store records showing the discrepancy.
The settlement covers purchases made at any Dollar General location in the United States during the class period. Whether you’re a frequent Dollar General shopper or made only occasional purchases during this time window, you’re eligible to participate if you experienced the overcharge. The key distinction is that this settlement applies only to price differences discovered at the point of purchase—not to products that were marked down later or advertised promotions you missed.
Understanding Your Compensation Options
When you file a claim, you have two primary compensation options: a cash payment or an in-store benefit. For the cash payment option, you can receive either $10 per valid claim or the actual overcharge amount, whichever is greater, with a maximum of $20 per household. This means if you can prove you were overcharged $15 on a single item, you’d receive $15 instead of the flat $10.
If you were overcharged on multiple purchases but the total across all claims exceeds $20, your household is capped at $20. The alternative is an in-store benefit of a $3 discount coupon on future Dollar General purchases of $10 or more. This coupon is a one-time use credit that can be applied during a designated promotional period—though the exact dates for this promotional window have not yet been announced. The in-store option might appeal to regular Dollar General shoppers, but the cash payment is typically more valuable if you can document any overcharges at all.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Filing Your Claim
The filing process is straightforward and can be completed entirely online or by phone. First, visit the official settlement website at www.DGPriceSettlement.com. On the website, you’ll find a claim form where you’ll enter your personal information, including your name, address, email, and phone number. Next, you’ll describe the overcharge(s) you experienced—including which Dollar General store locations, approximate dates, and product names if you remember them. Then, you’ll indicate whether you prefer the cash payment or the in-store coupon benefit.
Finally, upload or describe any supporting documentation and submit your claim. If you prefer not to file online, you can call the settlement administratorsettlement administrator[contact via the official settlement website] to file by phone. A representative will walk you through the process and help you provide the necessary information. You can also mail a claim form to the settlement administrator at 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103 if you have a strong preference for submitting your claim in writing. Regardless of the method you choose, make sure to file before the April 13, 2026 deadline—claims submitted after this date will not be processed.
What Documentation You’ll Need to Provide
The settlement administrator will accept various forms of proof of overcharge. An original store receipt showing the item purchased and the amount charged is ideal and strongest evidence of an overcharge. However, you don’t need a receipt to file a claim. A photograph of a store shelf price tag (or multiple price tags) taken during the class period can serve as supporting documentation.
Even store records or credit card statements showing purchases from specific Dollar General locations can help corroborate your claim. The key is demonstrating that a price discrepancy occurred. Be aware that vague claims without any supporting documentation may receive the minimum $10 payment, while claims backed by receipts or photos showing the specific price difference are more likely to be paid at the higher amount you can substantiate. If you have multiple receipts showing overcharges from different shopping trips, include all of them—the settlement allows for up to the $20 household maximum across all documented overcharges. Don’t assume a single receipt or photo isn’t worth submitting; even small overcharges add up, and documented claims are taken more seriously in claim review.
Important Deadlines You Cannot Miss
Three critical dates control this settlement’s timeline. First, the objection and exclusion deadline is March 2, 2026. This is the deadline if you want to formally object to the settlement or exclude yourself from it. Unless you take action by this date, you’ll be bound by the settlement terms. Most claimants won’t need to worry about this deadline unless they have specific concerns about the settlement structure. Second, the final approval hearing is scheduled for March 19, 2026, when the court will decide whether to grant final approval.
This date is primarily procedural and doesn’t directly affect claimants, but it does signal when the settlement’s terms become finalized. Most importantly, your claim filing deadline is April 13, 2026. Any claim received after this date will be rejected, regardless of when you purchased items at Dollar General. Circle April 13, 2026 on your calendar and file well before the deadline—don’t wait until the last day. Settlement deadlines are absolute, and there are typically no extensions granted for late submissions. If you’re gathering documentation or debating which compensation option to choose, resolve those questions now and submit your claim by mid-April at the latest.
What Happens After You File Your Claim
After you submit your claim, the settlement administrator will review it for completeness and supporting documentation. Processing can take several weeks to several months, depending on the volume of claims received and the complexity of your submission. You’ll be notified by email or mail about the status of your claim.
If the administrator needs additional information or documentation from you, they’ll contact you directly—so make sure the contact information you provide is current and monitored regularly. Once your claim is approved, payment will be distributed either by check or electronic transfer, depending on the method you selected during filing. If you chose the in-store coupon benefit instead of cash, you’ll receive instructions and a coupon code that can be used at Dollar General locations during the promotional period.