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FTC, 17 States Win $63 Million Family Dollar Pricing Settlement

Family Dollar Stores has agreed to a sweeping $63 million settlement with the FTC and a coalition of 17 states over allegations that consumers were routinely charged more at checkout than the prices displayed on shelves, tags, online listings, or in advertisements. The proposed resolution, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, combines monetary relief with operational reforms aimed at preventing future pricing discrepancies.

According to the announced terms, the settlement includes a $40 million consumer redress fund, a $20 million discount program, and additional payments to participating states.

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