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Dollar General DGThe company said it had been cooperating with FTC staff since early February 2026 in connection with a Civil Investigative Demand dated January 30, 2026, and that on September 23, 2026 it received a draft federal court complaint and a draft order of settlement from FTC staff.
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AI summaryThe company said it had been cooperating with FTC staff since early February 2026 in connection with a Civil Investigative Demand dated January 30, 2026, and that on September 23, 2026 it received a draft federal court complaint and a draft order of settlement from FTC staff.
The company said that on October 26, 2026, the FTC, together with several states, filed a lawsuit against it in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. The plaintiffs allege violations of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and state consumer protection or weights and measures laws.
The company said the plaintiffs seek injunctive relief, monetary judgment, civil penalties and other relief. It also explained that before receiving the draft complaint on September 23, 2026, no settlement demand, investigative findings or settlement discussions had been communicated to it, and that the FTC demanded significant monetary relief.
The company said it believes the FTC's demands for redress are unreasonable, relying on assumptions and methodology it considers unsupported that materially overstate alleged consumer harm, and that it will vigorously defend the matter. It cautioned that no assurances can be given that it will succeed in its defense efforts, which could involve significant costs, and that if those efforts are not successful, the outcome could have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements as a whole.
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FTC Investigation and Draft Complaint Received on September 23, 2026
The company said it had been cooperating with FTC staff since early February 2026 in connection with a Civil Investigative Demand dated January 30, 2026, and that on September 23, 2026 it received a draft federal court complaint and a draft order of settlement from FTC staff.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
FTC and States File Lawsuit on October 26, 2026
The company said that on October 26, 2026, the FTC, together with several states, filed a lawsuit against it in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. The plaintiffs allege violations of Section 5(a) of the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and state consumer protection or weights and measures laws.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Plaintiffs' Relief Sought and Settlement Talks
The company said the plaintiffs seek injunctive relief, monetary judgment, civil penalties and other relief. It also explained that before receiving the draft complaint on September 23, 2026, no settlement demand, investigative findings or settlement discussions had been communicated to it, and that the FTC demanded significant monetary relief.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Company's Defense Position and Potential Financial Impact
The company said it believes the FTC's demands for redress are unreasonable, relying on assumptions and methodology it considers unsupported that materially overstate alleged consumer harm, and that it will vigorously defend the matter. It cautioned that no assurances can be given that it will succeed in its defense efforts, which could involve significant costs, and that if those efforts are not successful, the outcome could have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements as a whole.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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