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(NEXSTAR) – Time is ticking for those hoping to secure their share of a hefty settlement involving Dollar General.
The bargain retailer previously entered into a class action settlement following allegations in a New Jersey lawsuit that it charged prices at the register that didn’t match those displayed in-store. Despite these claims, Dollar General maintains it did nothing wrong.
Earlier this year, some affected customers received emails notifying them of their eligibility for the settlement. The official settlement site states that any U.S. shopper who was charged a price different from the one advertised on the shelf at a Dollar General store between October 10, 2016, and November 19, 2025, might qualify to file a claim.
According to court documentation, up to $8.5 million could be allocated to cover “approved valid claims.”
The settlement proposal outlines two payout options, as explained by the settlement administrators: a cash payment or an “in-store benefit.”
Customers who provide proof that they filed a complaint with a government agency, like your state’s consumer protection department, or Dollar General regarding a price overcharge of a specific product “that has not previously been resolved by Dollar General,” can receive up to $10 for each complaint, up to $20 per household. If the overcharge is greater than $10 for a complaint, you’ll receive the higher amount (the same is true for the household cap).
Those who documented the overcharge “via objective, contemporaneous evidence” can also qualify for that payout.
Eligible shoppers can also receive an “in-store benefit” of $3 off the first $10 they spend on a purchase of at least $10, pre-tax, during a yet-to-be-determined two-day window (excluding Saturday) at any Dollar General store in the U.S. There is no proof necessary to claim this in-store credit.
If you did not receive a notice and have proof of the incorrect charge, you’ll be directed to this form. There, you’ll be asked details about the latter, including what the item was, where it was purchased, what the listed price was, and how much you paid.
You will need to have a myDG account to receive the credit, or complete an online registration form. Those without a myDG account who complete the online form will receive a postcard or email from Dollar General with the in-store credit, administrators said.
If you received notice that you are part of the settlement class, you don’t need to take any action to receive the in-store credit, according to the settlement website.
You have until April 13 to file or return a claim to receive the cash payment or the credit. If you received a notice about the settlement, you’ll need the notice ID and confirmation code to complete the form.
You can find more information about the settlement here.
While a court has given the settlement final approval, it’s unclear how quickly cash payments or credits will be made available.