Dollar General Price Class Action Settlement
By Steve Levine
Published: January 19, 2026
Status: Open to Claims
Settlement Amount: $3.00 - $10.00
Claim Form Deadline: April 13, 2026
What is the Dollar General Price Class Action About?
You may be part of a new class action settlement reached with Dollar General over allegations that some customers were charged different prices at checkout than the prices advertised on store shelves.The open class action lawsuit alleges differences between Dollar General shelf prices and register prices, and claims the same procedures resulted in customers paying a higher price than advertised for the same and or similar merchandise in Dollar General stores.
Dollar General has denied any wrongdoing. The Court has not ruled that Dollar General did anything wrong. The settlement is proposed and requires Court approval.
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 submitted complaint you made between October 10, 2016 through November 19, 2025 to a government office (a complaint, for example) or to Dollar General referencing a price overcharge on a specific product that has not previously been resolved by Dollar General, or
• A specific price overcharge documented by objective, contemporaneous evidence.
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
To receive a cash payment, you must file or return the claim form by April 13, 2026.The open class action settlement states you must include qualifying proof with your cash payment claim, such as documentation of a contemporaneous complaint to a governmental entity or to Dollar General, or objective, contemporaneous evidence of a specific overcharge.
For the in-store benefit, you will need to have a myDG account or complete the registration form on the settlement website. Additional instructions and the redemption dates are expected to 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 clas saction lawsuit also states that checks will expire 60 days after they are mailed.
Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Yes for the cash payment claim. The notice states that only settlement class members who provide proof of either a contemporaneously submitted complaint (to a governmental entity or to Dollar General) or objective, contemporaneous evidence of a specific overcharge are eligible for the $10 or actual overcharge payment.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 cliam 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 a claim form by April 13, 2026 to request a cash payment, and include qualifying proof.
• Register for the in store benefit through a myDG account or the settlement website registration form.
• 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 if you do not file a claim.
• 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.
Claim Form Website: Dollar General Settlement
Submit Claim
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
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. False claims can be rejected and may carry penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the settlement administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Proposed Settlement |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | April 13, 2026 |
| 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 | Settlement Site |
| Administrator | Settlement Administrator (see notice for contact details) |