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Dollar General

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    OSHA fines Dollar General over Mobile store safety violations

    Fine or penalty

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined Dollar General $321,827 over reported safety violations at a store in Mobile, Alabama, including unsafe emergency exits and worker exposure to hazards.

    Source excerpt

    • A Dollar General Store in Mobile, Alabama has been fined based on the store’s failure to provide safe exits during an emergency, workers exposed to slip and trip hazards, dangers of being struck by falling boxes, and poor placement of electrical panels.
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  2. 2020

    Former Dollar General employee files injury lawsuit

    Lawsuit filed

    A former Dollar General employee, Timothy Ray Ramos, filed an injury lawsuit against Dollar General in San Antonio, according to a report. The lawsuit concerns injuries he sustained in robberies at one of the company's stores. Ramos is seeking $1 million, the report stated.

    Former Dollar General employee Timothy Ray Ramos filed an injury lawsuit against Dollar General in San Antonio after being injured in robberies at one of its stores. He is seeking $1 million, according to the report.

    Company response

    • Denial — Dollar General

    Source excerpt

    • Public records say that Ramos filed an injury lawsuit against Dolar General in San Antonio on August 13.
    • The San Antonio Express-News reported that the former employee is asking for $1 million in his suit.
    • The FTC and states allege that these practices violate the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act.
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  3. Criticism over food access and local retail competition

    Dollar General has been criticized by commentators and local communities who argue that the growth of dollar stores can displace independent retailers, limit access to full-service grocery stores, and contribute to food deserts. The company has responded through expanded food assortments, selected fresh-produce offerings, and alternative store formats, but the broader debate remains contested.

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  4. Scrutiny of business and workplace practices

    The retailer has faced criticism and regulatory scrutiny concerning store conditions, labor practices, workplace safety, pricing, and the quality and availability of merchandise. Specific proceedings and outcomes vary by jurisdiction and are not consolidated here.

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