If you shopped at Dollar General and were charged a different price at checkout than what was on the shelf between October 10, 2016 and November 19, 2025, you may be eligible for a cash payment of up to $10 per overcharge or a $3 in-store discount from a class action settlement.
Claim Deadline: April 13, 2026 | $3 In-Store Benefit Requires No Proof
What is the Dollar General Price Class Action About?
You may be part of a new class action settlement reached with Dollar General over allegations that some customers were charged different prices at checkout than the prices advertised on store shelves.
The lawsuit alleges differences between Dollar General shelf prices and register prices, and claims the same procedures resulted in customers paying a higher price than advertised for the same or similar merchandise in Dollar General stores.
Dollar General has denied any wrongdoing. The Court has not ruled that Dollar General did anything wrong. The settlement is proposed and requires Court approval.
Who Qualifies for a Payout?
The settlement includes all consumers in the United States who paid more or less for merchandise than the advertised price labeled on the shelf at a Dollar General store from October 10, 2016 through November 19, 2025.
To qualify for a cash payment, you must provide proof of either:
- A submitted complaint you made between October 10, 2016 through November 19, 2025 to a government office or to Dollar General referencing a price overcharge on a specific product that has not previously been resolved by Dollar General, or
- A specific price overcharge documented by objective, contemporaneous evidence.
You can still register for the in-store benefit without proof of a price overcharge.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
Cash payment claim (proof required):
- $10 or the actual overcharge, whichever is higher, for each separate documented overcharge complaint
- Up to two documented overcharges per household
- Maximum household recovery is $20 or the total of the actual overcharges, whichever is higher
In-store benefit (no proof required):
- $3 discount on the first $10 of a qualifying purchase of at least $10 pretax
- Maximum discount is $3 per person
- Available during a 2-day redemption window at any Dollar General store nationally (dates to be announced)
How to File a Claim
To receive a cash payment, you must file the claim form by April 13, 2026 and include qualifying proof, such as documentation of a complaint to a governmental entity or to Dollar General, or objective evidence of a specific overcharge.
For the in-store benefit, you will need to have a myDG account or complete the registration form on the settlement website. Additional instructions and the redemption dates will be posted on the settlement website.
Important Dates
- Opt Out Deadline: March 2, 2026
- Objection Deadline: March 2, 2026
- Final Fairness Hearing: March 19, 2026
- Claim Form Deadline: April 13, 2026
Is Proof Required?
For the cash payment: Yes. You must provide proof of a contemporaneously submitted complaint or objective, contemporaneous evidence of a specific overcharge.
For the in-store benefit: No. You do not need to submit proof of a price overcharge to be eligible for the $3 in-store discount.
When Will Payments Be Issued?
If the Court approves the settlement at the final fairness hearing and there are no appeals, the notice states that within 30 days after final approval Dollar General will deposit the funds into a settlement account and payments will be issued from that account. Checks will expire 60 days after they are mailed.
What Are My Options?
- Submit a Claim: File a claim form by April 13, 2026 with qualifying proof for a cash payment.
- Register for In-Store Benefit: Sign up through a myDG account or the settlement website for a $3 discount.
- Do Nothing: You will remain in the settlement class and give up released claims if approved, but will not receive a cash payment.
- Opt Out: Mail a written exclusion request by March 2, 2026 to keep your right to sue separately.
- Object: Submit a written objection by March 2, 2026 if you disagree with the settlement.
How to Object
Your written objection and supporting documentation must be received by the Court, Class Counsel, and counsel for Dollar General by March 2, 2026. Objections must reference Braun v. Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General, Case No. MID-L-00950-25, and follow the requirements listed in the official notice.
Case Details
| Case Name | Jennifer Braun v. Dolgencorp, LLC d/b/a Dollar General |
| Case Number | MID-L-00950-25 |
| Court | Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Middlesex County |
| Settlement Amount | $10 or actual overcharge (with proof) plus $3 in-store benefit (no proof) |
| Final Approval Hearing | March 19, 2026 |
Sources
- Official Settlement Website: DGPriceSettlement.com
- Court Case: Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Middlesex County, Braun v. Dolgencorp, LLC d/b/a Dollar General, Case No. MID-L-00950-25
View the Dollar General price settlement details on OpenClassActions.com.
By Steve Levine | Updated: January 24, 2026
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
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