DOLLAR GENERAL AGREES TO PAY COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AFTER ACCUSATIONS OF OVERCHARGING CUSTOMERS

Dollar General is agreeing to pay the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania over one-and-a-half-million dollars after being accused of overcharging customers.  The PA Attorney General’s Office says the company failed more than 40 percent of pricing accuracy inspections in stores all over the state, violating the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.  The settlement also requires Dollar General to fix pricing issues, making sure to honor lower costs that are displayed on products or shelf tags.  Customers who see any retailer charging prices that are higher than those that are advertised or listed is encouraged to make a report with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection.