Dollar General Price Class Action Settlement — Claim by April 2026
By Steve Levine
Published: October 15, 2025 • Updated: April 11, 2026
Status: Closed
Cash Payment: $10 or actual overcharge (proof required, up to $20 per household)
In-Store Benefit: $3 discount (no proof required)
Claim Form Deadline: April 13, 2026 (Passed)
What is the Dollar General Price Class Action About?
The Dollar General price class action settlement (Jennifer Braun v. Dolgencorp, LLC d/b/a Dollar General, Case No. MID-L-00950-25) resolves allegations that Dollar General charged customers a higher price at the register than the price advertised on store shelves. If you shopped at a Dollar General store in the United States between October 10, 2016 and November 19, 2025, you may be a Settlement Class Member.The class action lawsuit alleges Dollar General used the same checkout procedures in charging customers a higher price at the register than the price advertised on the unit price labels on the shelves for the same merchandise nationwide. Dollar General denies any wrongdoing. The Court has not ruled that Dollar General did anything wrong. The settlement is proposed and requires final Court approval at the Final Fairness Hearing on March 19, 2026.
Dollar General Settlement Key Facts
• Case: Braun v. Dolgencorp, LLC d/b/a Dollar General, No. MID-L-00950-25 (Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Middlesex County)
• Class Period: October 10, 2016 through November 19, 2025
• Cash Payment: $10 or the actual overcharge, whichever is higher, for each documented overcharge (up to two per household, maximum $20 per household)
• In-Store Benefit: $3 off the first $10 of a $10+ pretax purchase, redeemable during a 2-day window at any Dollar General store nationally
• Proof for Cash Payment: Required (Option A complaint or Option B photos)
• Proof for In-Store Benefit: Not required
• Claim Deadline: April 13, 2026
• Opt-Out/Objection Deadline: March 2, 2026
• Final Fairness Hearing: March 19, 2026
• Settlement Website: DGPriceSettlement.com
Two Separate Benefits, Two Separate Forms
This is the most important thing to understand before you file. The settlement gives you two different benefits, and each one uses a different form on the settlement website. They are not the same form, and you can pursue either one, both, or neither. Both deadlines are April 13, 2026.1. Cash Payment (proof required). Use the Claim Form. Pays $10 or the actual overcharge (whichever is higher) per documented overcharge, up to two per household, for a maximum household recovery of $20 or the total of the actual overcharges (whichever is higher). You must check Option A or Option B on the Claim Form and supply qualifying proof. The Claim Form is signed under penalty of perjury.
2. In-Store Benefit (no proof required). Use the In-Store Benefit Registration Form, or sign up for a myDG account. Provides a one-time $3 discount on the first $10 of any purchase of at least $10 pretax, redeemable during a 2-day window (excluding Saturday) at any Dollar General store nationally. The registration form only asks for your name, email, phone number, and signature. It does not ask for any proof, receipts, photos, or overcharge details.
If you only want the $3 in-store discount, do not use the Claim Form. The Claim Form does not have a no-proof option. Use the In-Store Benefit Registration Form or myDG account instead.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The open class action lawsuit does not state a single total settlement number on the pages provided. Instead, it describes the available benefits, including cash payments for documented overcharges and an in store discount benefit.How Do I Qualify 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 contemporaneously submitted complaint you made during the class period to a governmental entity (a local, state, or federal agency) or to Dollar General referencing a price overcharge on a specific product that has not previously been resolved by Dollar General. The notice defines a contemporaneously submitted complaint as one submitted within 30 days of the alleged price overcharge that references a specific item and a specific amount of price discrepancy, or
• A specific price overcharge during the class period documented by you via objective, contemporaneous evidence (such as photos) collected or created at the time of the price overcharge.
The notice also states that allegations of a price overcharge where the claimant did not actually purchase the product at issue are not eligible for compensation.
You can still register for the in store benefit without proof of a price overcharge.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
If you provide qualifying proof, you may be eligible for a payment of $10 or the amount of the actual overcharge, whichever is higher, for each separate complaint about a separate price overcharge.You can submit up to two separate documented overcharge complaints per household, for a maximum household recovery of $20 or the total of the actual overcharges, whichever is higher.
In addition, settlement class members may register for an in store benefit that provides a $3 discount on the first $10 of a qualifying purchase of at least $10 pretax, for a maximum discount of $3 per person, during a limited redemption window.
How Do I File a Claim
There are two different forms depending on which benefit you want. Both must be received by April 13, 2026.Cash Payment Claim Form (proof required). To receive a cash payment, complete and submit the Claim Form. The Claim Form asks you to:
• Check Option A (proof of a contemporaneously submitted complaint, meaning a complaint filed with a governmental entity or Dollar General within 30 days of the alleged overcharge that references a specific item and amount, and was not previously resolved by a refund), or Option B (objective, contemporaneous evidence of a specific price overcharge such as photos taken at the time)
• List each overcharge in a table with the item, the price you paid, the shelf price, the store location, and the date of purchase
• Provide your name, address, and how you want to be paid (electronically or by mailed check)
• Sign under penalty of perjury
The Claim Form has no path for a no proof submission. If you do not have qualifying proof, the Claim Form will not get you the in-store benefit.
In-Store Benefit Registration (no proof required). To receive the in-store benefit, you do not use the Claim Form. You have two options instead:
• Sign up for or use an existing myDG account. You must have the myDG account set up at least 7 days before the 2-day redemption window begins, and when you check out you must use the phone number associated with your myDG account so the benefit applies automatically, or
• Complete the In-Store Benefit Registration Form on the settlement website. The registration form only asks for your first name, last name, email address, phone number, signature, printed name, and date. It does not ask for photos, receipts, or any overcharge documentation.
If you submit the In-Store Benefit Registration Form on time, Dollar General will either mail a postcard or send an email with a barcode you present at the register during the 2-day redemption window. The specific redemption dates are to be determined and will be posted on the settlement website.
What is the Claim Form Deadline?
April 13, 2026 is the last day to file a claim.What are the Important Dates?
• Opt out deadline: March 2, 2026
• Objection deadline: March 2, 2026
• Final fairness hearing: March 19, 2026
• Claim form deadline for cash payment: April 13, 2026
When is the class action settlement payment date?
If the Court approves the settlement at the final fairness hearing and there are no appeals or other delays, 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.The class action settlement notice also states that checks will expire 60 days after they are mailed.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
It depends on which form you use.Claim Form (cash payment): yes, proof is required. You must check Option A (contemporaneously submitted complaint within 30 days of the alleged overcharge, to a government agency or Dollar General, and not previously resolved by a refund) or Option B (objective, contemporaneous evidence such as photos documented at the time of the overcharge). You also fill in the item, price paid, shelf price, store location, and date of purchase, and sign under penalty of perjury.
In-Store Benefit Registration Form: no, proof is not required. That form only asks for your name, email, phone number, and signature. There is no requirement to document an overcharge, submit photos, or provide receipts. You can also register using a myDG account instead of the form.
If someone tells you the in-store benefit requires proof, that is incorrect. The confusion usually comes from assuming both benefits use the same form. They do not.
What is the In Store Benefit? Do I need proof for that?
The in-store benefit is a $3 discount on the first $10 of any purchase of at least $10 pretax, for a maximum discount of $3 per person, available during a 2 day redemption window at any Dollar General store nationally.The specific dates are to be determined and will be posted later, and the 2 day window excludes Saturday. The benefit is limited to one per person and will only work once, though you may redeem it on either of the selected days.
You do not need to submit proof of a price overcharge to be eligible for the in-store benefit.
How Much Can I Get for Each Type of Claim and Which Needs Proof?
Cash payment claim with qualifying proof:• $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
Proof is required for the cash payment claim and must show either a contemporaneous complaint to a governmental entity or to Dollar General that was not resolved, or objective, contemporaneous evidence documenting a specific overcharge.
In store benefit registration:
• $3 discount on the first $10 of a qualifying purchase of at least $10 pretax
• Maximum discount is $3 per person
Proof is not required for the in store benefit.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:What are my Options?
• Submit the Cash Payment Claim Form by April 13, 2026 with qualifying proof (Option A or Option B).
• Register for the In-Store Benefit by April 13, 2026 through a myDG account or the In-Store Benefit Registration Form on the settlement website. No proof required.
• Do both. You can file the Claim Form for the cash payment and separately register for the in-store benefit.
• Do nothing. You will remain in the settlement class and give up released claims if the settlement is approved, but you will not receive a cash payment and will not get the in-store benefit.
• Opt out by March 2, 2026 to keep your right to sue separately.
• Object by March 2, 2026 to tell the Court why you disagree with the settlement.
How to Object
The notice states 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 notice.
Settlement Website: DGPriceSettlement.com
Submit Cash Claim (proof required)
Register for In-Store Benefit (no proof)
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: DGPriceSettlement.com• The Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Middlesex County, Braun v. Dolgencorp, LLC d/b/a Dollar General, Case No. MID-L-00950-25
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | April 13, 2026 (Passed) |
| Settlement Amount | $10 or actual overcharge (with proof) plus $3 in store benefit (no proof) |
| Category | Consumer Protection and Pricing |
| Estimated Payout per Person | Up to $20 per household for documented overcharges plus a $3 in store discount benefit |
| Case Number | MID-L-00950-25 |
| Case Title | Jennifer Braun v. Dolgencorp, LLC d/b/a Dollar General |
| Court | Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Middlesex County |
| Final Approval Hearing | March 19, 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | March 2, 2026 |
| Claim Website | DGPriceSettlement.com |
| Administrator | Settlement Administrator (see notice for contact details) |