Dollar General (Dolgencorp LLC) has agreed to an $8.5 million class action settlement to resolve claims that its stores charged customers more than the advertised shelf price for merchandise. If you were overcharged at a Dollar General store between October 10, 2016, and November 19, 2025, you may be entitled to a cash payment and store coupon.
⚠️ Status Update (March 31, 2026): The claim filing deadline was April 13, 2026. If you haven’t filed yet, you still have until April 13 — act today at dgpricesettlement.com. The Final Approval Hearing was held on March 19, 2026, with final approval expected in April 2026.
Dollar General Price Overcharge Settlement — Key Details
| Case Name | Braun v. Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General |
| Settlement Amount | $8,500,000 |
| Company | Dollar General (Dolgencorp LLC) |
| Reason for Lawsuit | Alleged price overcharging — charging more than the advertised shelf price |
| Class Period | October 10, 2016 – November 19, 2025 |
| Claim Filing Deadline | April 13, 2026 ⚠️ File Now |
| Final Approval Hearing | March 19, 2026 (held) |
| Expected Final Approval | April 2026 |
| Maximum Cash Payment | Up to $20 per household (2 claims × $10 each) |
| Store Coupon | $3 Dollar General store coupon per claim |
| Expected Payout | ~July 2026 (within 3 months of final approval) |
| Settlement Website | dgpricesettlement.com |
Who Is Eligible?
You are eligible to file a claim if:
- You are a U.S. resident who shopped at a Dollar General store
- Your purchases were made between October 10, 2016, and November 19, 2025
- You were charged more than the price displayed on the shelf
- You have proof of the overcharge (receipt, photo of shelf tag, complaint record)
- You received a settlement notice with a Notice ID and Confirmation Code (if you received one — if not, you can still file but must provide overcharge proof)
Settlement Benefits
- Cash payment: Up to $10 per item overcharged, maximum 2 claims per household ($20 maximum)
- Store coupon: A $3 Dollar General store coupon per claim for future purchases
- Proof of overcharge is required for all claims
How to File Your Claim
Online
- Go to dgpricesettlement.com and click Submit Claim.
- Log in with your Notice ID and Confirmation Code, or access the claim form directly.
- Enter all required details and upload proof of overcharge.
- Choose your payment method and submit before April 13, 2026.
By Mail
Download the claim form PDF, print and complete it, attach supporting documents, and mail to:
Braun v. Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Postmarked by April 13, 2026)
Settlement Timeline
- Claim deadline: April 13, 2026 ⚠️
- ✅ Final Approval Hearing: March 19, 2026 (held)
- Expected final approval: April 2026
- Expected payout: ~July 2026 (within 3 months of approval, if no appeals)