$8.5M Dollar General Price Overcharge Settlement, Are You Eligible to Claim? Deadline is April 13, 2026

Dollar General agreed to pay $8,500,000 to resolve a nationwide class action lawsuit claiming the discount retailer charged customers higher prices at the register than the prices advertised on store shelves. The settlement received preliminary court approval, and the claim deadline is April 13, 2026 — only days away. All U.S. shoppers who experienced a pricing discrepancy at Dollar General between October 10, 2016, and November 19, 2025, may qualify for a cash payment or a free in-store discount.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$8,500,000 cash fund ($15M total value with injunctive relief)
Claim Deadline	April 13, 2026 — act now
Who Qualifies	U.S. shoppers charged a different price at checkout than the advertised shelf price at any Dollar General store, October 10, 2016 – November 19, 2025
Payout Per Person	Up to $20 cash per household (with proof) + $3 in-store discount (no proof needed)
Proof Required	Yes for cash payment / No for in-store discount
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved — claims open
Administrator	Braun v Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General Settlement Administrator
Official Website	DGPriceSettlement.com

Where the Case Stands Right Now

• The opt-out and objection deadlines passed on March 2, 2026, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT.
• Compensation and relief will begin to be distributed only after final approval has been granted and any appeals are resolved.
• The claim filing deadline of April 13, 2026 is the last opportunity for eligible shoppers to receive a cash payment. Missing this date means forfeiting your payout.

What Is the Dollar General Price Overcharge Lawsuit About?

Plaintiffs in the Dollar General class action lawsuit accused the discount chain of charging customers a higher price at the register than the price advertised on store shelves, in violation of consumer protection laws. Dollar General has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $8.5 million to resolve the class action lawsuit.

The overcharging problem at Dollar General is not new. Dollar General previously settled a lawsuit filed by the Ohio attorney general that accused the discount store chain of using bait-and-switch tactics to deceive customers about its pricing. The New Jersey Office of Weights and Measures found more than 2,000 instances where the price charged for an item at the register was higher than the advertised shelf price after inspecting 58 stores.

Missouri’s attorney general also filed suit against Dollar General, asserting that the company violated the state’s consumer protection laws by advertising one price on the shelf and charging a higher price at the register. A state investigation found that 92 of 147 locations where investigations were conducted failed inspection, with price discrepancies ranging up to $6.50 per item and an average overcharge of $2.71.

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Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?

You may qualify for this settlement if:

• You are a U.S. consumer who shopped at any Dollar General store
• You paid a price at checkout that was different from the price advertised on the shelf — whether higher or lower
• Your purchase happened between October 10, 2016, and November 19, 2025
• You have objective proof of the overcharge or a prior complaint on record (required for the cash payment option only)

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 are included in the settlement class.

You do not need proof to claim the $3 in-store discount. Only the cash payment options require documentation.

How Much Can You Receive?

The settlement offers two separate benefits. You can claim both the cash payment and the in-store discount if you qualify for the cash option.

Cash Payment — Up to $20 per household (proof required): Class members who submit qualifying proof can receive a cash payment of $10 or the actual amount of the overcharge, whichever is higher, for each separate documented pricing error. The settlement allows up to two claims per household, with a maximum household payment of $20 or the actual overcharges, whichever is higher.

To qualify for the cash payment, you must provide one of the following:

• A receipt or dated photo showing the shelf price and the higher checkout price
• Documentation of a complaint you filed with a government agency (such as your state’s consumer protection office) about a Dollar General price overcharge during the class period, for which no refund was issued

In-Store Discount — $3 off a $10+ purchase (no proof required): All class members are eligible for a $3 discount on the first $10 or more of any purchase during a 2-day redemption window at any Dollar General store nationally. The specific redemption dates are to be announced on the settlement website.

Injunctive Relief — Business practice changes: For two years beginning on June 1, 2025, Dollar General will provide dedicated support for stores to help prevent price discrepancies. This includes third-party pricing audits, employees whose responsibilities include tracking pricing matters and errors, and reports every two months to Dollar General’s corporate office.

How to File a Claim

Step 1 — Visit the official settlement website at DGPriceSettlement.com

Step 2 — Create or log in to your myDG account, or complete the registration form on the settlement website

Step 3 — Select your benefit option — cash payment (with proof) or in-store discount (no proof needed)

Step 4 — For the cash payment, enter the product purchase information: item purchased, price paid, shelf price, store location, and date of purchase

Step 5 — Upload your supporting documentation — a receipt, dated photo of the shelf tag vs. register price, or proof of a complaint filed with a government agency or Dollar General

Step 6 — Submit your claim and save your confirmation for your records

You may also mail a paper claim form to: Braun v Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103. For questions, call 1-844-262-4248 or email [email protected].

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Milestone	Date
Class Period Begins	October 10, 2016
Class Period Ends	November 19, 2025
Settlement Notice Sent	January 13, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	March 2, 2026 (passed)
Objection Deadline	March 2, 2026 (passed)
Final Approval Hearing	March 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
Claim Filing Deadline	April 13, 2026 — act now
Expected Payment Date	Within 30 days of final approval, once processing is complete

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim? 

No. You do not need an attorney to file a claim. The process takes roughly 5–10 minutes online at DGPriceSettlement.com. You only need a lawyer if you want to pursue your own separate lawsuit — but the opt-out deadline of March 2, 2026 has already passed, so that option is no longer available.

Is this settlement legitimate?

 Yes. The case is Braun v. Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General, Case No. MID-L-00950-25, filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Middlesex County. The official settlement website is DGPriceSettlement.com. Dollar General denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.

When will I receive my payment? 

Within 30 days after final approval, Dollar General will deposit the settlement funds into an account maintained by the settlement administrator, from which payments will be issued to settlement class members. The final approval hearing was March 19, 2026, so payments could begin in mid-to-late 2026 depending on any appeals.

What if I missed the claim deadline? 

The claim deadline is April 13, 2026. If you miss this date, you will not receive a cash payment or in-store discount. You remain bound by the settlement’s release of claims against Dollar General, meaning you generally cannot file a separate lawsuit over pricing discrepancies from the class period.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Small payments that compensate you for money you overpaid at checkout are generally considered a return of funds rather than income and are not typically taxable. However, every situation is different. Consult a tax professional if you have questions specific to your circumstances.

I don’t have a receipt. Can I still get anything from this settlement? 

Yes. Settlement class members are not required to submit proof of a price overcharge to be eligible for the in-store benefit. Even without documentation, you can register at DGPriceSettlement.com through your myDG account to receive the $3 in-store discount during the announced two-day redemption window.

What counts as acceptable proof of an overcharge?

 Cash payment claims require supporting documentation, which includes either proof of a pricing error complaint submitted to a government agency or Dollar General during the class period for which no refund was issued, or photos or receipts of each pricing overcharge incident. A dated photo showing the shelf price tag next to a receipt showing the higher register price is the most straightforward form of evidence.

What happens to unclaimed settlement money? 

Any uncashed checks will be paid as a charitable contribution to a national food bank organization, with no restrictions on its use. This type of leftover fund distribution is called a cy pres award and is standard practice in class action settlements.

Sources and References

• Braun v. Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General, Case No. MID-L-00950-25 — Official Settlement Website
• Official Long Form Settlement Notice — Court Document (PDF)

Last Updated: April 4, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.