Stacey Gregg Degrave Sues Dollar General Over Premises Liability in Volusia

Stacey Gregg Degrave has filed a civil complaint accusing Dolgencorp LLC doing business as Dollar General Corporation of premises liability in Volusia County Circuit Court. The complaint, filed January 27, 2026, is recorded as case number 2026 10397 CIDL and is listed as a circuit civil premises-liability / commercial claim.

The filing names Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General Corporation as the defendant and positions the action within the legal framework used for claims arising from unsafe or negligently maintained property. The complaint’s public summary identifies the type of claim but does not provide detailed allegations in the court docket entry available at filing. Court proceedings will determine the facts alleged by Stacey Gregg Degrave and the degree of liability, if any, to Dollar General.

For Dollar General employees and frontline workers, this lawsuit highlights operational risks that can emerge from store conditions. Premises-liability cases often center on hazards such as spill response, aisle clutter, shelving stability, lighting and floor maintenance. Allegations against a national retail chain can prompt internal safety reviews, renewed enforcement of cleaning and inspection protocols, and additional training for store managers and associates tasked with hazard recognition and mitigation.

Dollar General’s risk-management and legal teams will likely engage in discovery and witness interviews, which could include store employees, managers and district staff. Employees may be asked to provide statements or incident reports, and stores may face closer scrutiny over incident logs, internal communications and compliance with company safety policies. A high-profile claim against a retailer can also lead to operational changes at the store and district level, including revised staffing for maintenance tasks, updated checklists for opening and closing procedures, or investments in preventive measures.

Beyond immediate store operations, the suit underscores the financial and reputational stakes for retail employers when customers or third parties allege injury on company premises. Outcomes in Volusia County could influence how Dollar General allocates resources to maintenance, training and risk-control programs across similar markets.

The case will proceed through the Volusia County Circuit Court process, where discovery, motions and potential settlement discussions will unfold. For workers at Dollar General, the filing serves as a reminder to document hazards, follow company reporting channels and keep thorough records of incident reporting. What comes next in the litigation will shape whether the filing becomes a catalyst for concrete safety changes or resolves through settlement without altering day-to-day store practices.