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Dollar General Settlement: $15M Ends Price Discrepancy Lawsuit

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Dollar General Settlement: $15M Ends Price Discrepancy Lawsuit

Okay,I’ve analyzed the provided text regarding the Dollar general settlement. Here’s a breakdown of the key information, verifying claims with web searches where appropriate, and presented in a clear, organized manner.

1. Settlement Overview:

* What it’s about: A class action lawsuit alleging Dollar General frequently charged prices at the register that differed from those advertised on shelves, constituting deceptive and misleading business practices.
* Who is affected: Consumers who made purchases at Dollar General stores where prices differed from advertised prices.(This is a broad class.)
* Current Status: A hearing for final approval is scheduled for March 19, 2026. Distribution of compensation will only occur after final approval and any appeals are resolved.

2. Benefits Available to Class Members:

There are two types of benefits: a cash payout and a $3 discount. You can receive both, but the processes are different.

* Cash Payout:

* How to claim: Submit a claim form.
* Claim Submission Options:

* Online: https://www.dgpricesettlement.com/submit-claim (Requires Notice ID and confirmation Code from your settlement notice).
* Mail: Download a PDF claim form (https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.dgpricesettlement.com/docs/Claim%20Form.pdf), print, fill out, and mail to the settlement administrator (address found on the website: https://www.dgpricesettlement.com/contact-us).
* Deadline for Claim Submission: April 13, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date if mailing).
* $3 Discount:

* How to register: No claim form needed.

* Registration Options:

* Create a myDG Account: https://www.dollargeneral.com/sign-up?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=createaccount_2025&utm_term=createaccount&utm_content=adhoc_slice19_createaccount&template=TemplateC&%24web_only=true&_branch_match_id=1542970146159923473&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXT8nPyUks0i1PTdJLLCjQy8nMy9ZP1XcOcjUyMDI1NDI2NDSzrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnVNSU8FAEbxvBdDAAAA

* Online Registration Form: https://www.dgpricesettlement.com/register-for-in-store-benefit

* Mail: Download a PDF registration form ([https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.dgpricesettlement.com/docs/In-Store%20Benefit%20Registration%20Form.pdf](https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.dgpricesettlement.

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