Proposed Dollar General Class-Action Settlement Offers $10 Refunds, $3 In-Store Credit

A proposed nationwide class-action settlement in Jennifer Braun v. Dolgencorp, LLC would resolve claims that Dollar General stores charged customers more at the register than prices posted on shelves or promotional signage. The settlement notice was published January 19, 2026 and lays out two primary paths for relief for shoppers who made purchases at Dollar General during the covered period.

The case is pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County, under case number MID-L-00950-25. The settlement covers purchases made between October 10, 2016 and November 19, 2025. The notice directs class members to the settlement administrator for filing and questions and provides deadlines for objections, opt-outs, and claims.

Consumers with documented overcharge claims may seek a cash payment equal to $10 or the actual overcharge amount, whichever is higher. Those cash claims require proof and are limited to two documented claims per household. The deadline to file documented cash claims is April 13, 2026.

A second option is an in-store benefit intended to reach customers without receipts. Registered class members will be eligible for a $3 discount on the first $10 of a qualifying in-store purchase. Registration is required but no receipt is needed to access the in-store benefit.

Key procedural dates in the notice include an opt-out and objection deadline of March 2, 2026 and a final fairness hearing scheduled for March 19, 2026. The settlement notice was published January 19, 2026 and provides instructions for class members on how to participate or opt out.

For Dollar General associates and managers, the settlement could mean an uptick in customer questions at the front-end and more price checks during shifts. Associates who handle registers may field inquiries from customers seeking information about eligibility, claim filing, registration for the in-store benefit, or deadlines. Store leadership and district managers are likely to receive requests from store teams for guidance on how to respond and where to direct customers; the settlement notice points class members to the settlement administrator for official filing and questions.

The proposal does not itself change pricing rules or operational procedures at stores, but it highlights the operational risks tied to pricing accuracy and the labor time required to resolve customer disputes. Associates working the register and price checks could see greater pressure on speed-of-service metrics and loss prevention workflows if customer inquiries rise.

Next steps include the March 19 final fairness hearing and the April 13 claim deadline for documented refunds. For workers and managers, the important immediate actions are to note the deadlines, expect customer inquiries, and follow company channels for any official guidance the employer may issue.