Bailey’s lawsuit contends that Dollar General has violated Missouri’s consumer protection laws by advertising one price on the shelves and charging a higher price at the register upon checkout.
The lawsuit states, “Dollar General is routinely overcharging Missouri consumers for every day staples and the necessities of life. Worse still, consumers are being deceived as to the prices they are actually paying for these items.”
Bailey claims this is a violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. He is seeking an injunction, full restitution, civil penalties, and other relief.
The Attorney General’s Office says it has conducted the investigation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Weights and Measures Division. The investigation found that nearly 100 locations failed inspections over price discrepancies.
Dollar General operates more than 600 stores in Missouri and nearly 20,000 stores nationwide. The chain generally aims to sell lower-cost items compared to other big-name retailers and reportedly still sold a small amount of $1 items as of May 2023.
Anyone who thinks they might have been affected should contact the Consumer Protection hotline at 800-392-8222 or submit a complaint online.
If you live in another state, take notice. Maybe your DG is up to no good, too. If so, file a complaint with your state's AG.
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Blocked emergency exits and ‘dangerous’ fire hazards: Dollar General again found in violation of federal workplace safety standardsFRI, APR 7 2023
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An OSHA inspection found “dangerous safety hazards,” including blocked emergency exit routes, at a Dollar General in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, the Department of Labor said.
The inspection is one of more than 180 investigations where OSHA has found Dollar General to be jeopardizing worker safety, the DOL said.
The discount retailer, which made $37.84 billion in sales in fiscal 2022, was fined $245,544.
