Michigan AG joins 18 others in suing Dollar General for overcharging

The Michigan Attorney General has joined 18 other states in suing Dollar General for years of alleged overcharging, claiming the company made millions by charging customers more than advertised. The lawsuit, announced on Monday, was filed in a federal court in middle Tennessee. Attorney General Dana Nessel stated that consumers deserve to be treated with respect in any store. The complaint includes thousands of cases where Dollar General stores allegedly charged more than advertised prices, with tens of thousands of consumer complaints across the country. The suit also claims that Dollar General knew it harmed consumers by overcharging and failed to implement solutions to address the issue. A consumer found eggs priced at $3.25, but the register rang them up for $4.50, with the clerk refusing to change the price. The suit says Dollar General violated the Michigan Shopping Reform and Modernization Act.

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A woman is standing in a store aisle holding a bag of eggs, looking frustrated at a clerk who is pointing at a price tag on a shelf. The store is dimly lit with a yellow glow, and there are other shoppers in the background. The woman is holding a receipt that shows a higher price than the advertised one. There is a sign on the wall that says 'Dollar General' in bold letters.

Next Monday, the lawsuit will be heard in a federal court in middle Tennessee.