DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT: 4 frequently asked questions

If you suffered losses in Dollar General stock, contact Dollar General stock loss lawyer Timothy L. Miles about a Dollar General lawsuit

introduction to the DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

The Dollar General class action lawsuit seeks to represent purchasers of Dollar General common stock between May 28, 2020 and August 31, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”).  Captioned Washtenaw County Employees’ Retirement System v. Dollar General Corporation, No. 23-cv-01250 (M.D. Tenn.)., the Dollar General class action lawsuit charges Dollar General and certain of its current and former top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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If you suffered losses in Dollar General stock and wish to serve as lead plaintiff in the Dollar General class action lawsuit, please contact Dollar General Stock Loss Lawyer Timothy L. Miles by calling 855/846-6529 or via e-mail at [email protected] or by submitting a contact form. Lead plaintiff motions for the Dollar General class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than January 26, 2024.

Read on for answers to four frequently asked questions investors have about the Dollar General class action lawsuit.

what are the ALLEGATIONS IN THE DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?

The Dollar General class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Dollar General stores were chronically understaffed and suffering from logistical and inventory management problems which left stores with tens of millions of dollars’ worth of outdated and unwanted inventory, mispriced goods, and lost and damaged items; (ii) large backlogs of unsellable merchandise had built up at Dollar General’s stores, which inventory had not been timely written down due to understaffing and Dollar General’s failure to manage its inventory; (iii) the allotment of employee hours per store per week imposed by Dollar General management placed employees in virtually impossible situations where assigned tasks, including those necessary to effective store operations, could not be completed within the allotted time; (iv) Dollar General was systematically overcharging customers for items upon checkout above the listed price in violation of state laws, including state law violations identified by state regulators in Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio; (v) Dollar General’s reported revenue and earnings during the Class Period were artificially inflated by defendants’ over-pricing scheme; (vi) Dollar General’s failure to manage store inventories and accurately price items upon checkout risked the loss of customers, lower sales, adverse regulatory actions, and reputational fallout; and (vii) Dollar General was not on track to achieve its guidance during the Class Period and such guidance lacked a reasonable factual basis.

On February 23, 2023, Dollar General announced that fourth quarter of 2022 sales and earnings would come in materially below what Dollar General had led investors to expect as recently as December 2022.  On this news, the price of Dollar General common stock fell.

Then, on March 16, 2023, Dollar General revealed, among other things, that it missed its prior annual net sales guidance by approximately $140 million.  On this news, the price of Dollar General common stock fell nearly 3%.

Thereafter, on June 1, 2023, Dollar General reported first quarter of 2023 revenue of $130 million below analysts’ estimates.  Dollar General also slashed its full year 2023 financial forecast and that it further only expected full year 2023 net sales growth in the range of 3.5% to 5%, down 26% at the midpoint from the prior 5.5% to 6% range provided in March 2023.  On this news, the price of Dollar General common stock fell nearly 20%.

​Finally, on August 31, 2023, Dollar General reported lower than expected second quarter of 2023 financial results and again slashed its sales and profit outlook for full year 2023.  Dollar General blamed weaker consumer spending on non-essential purchases and increasing theft for the shortfall.  On this news, the Dollar General class action lawsuit alleges the price of Dollar General common stock fell more than 12%.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SERVING AS LEAD PLAINTIFF IN THE DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?

Serving as a Lead Plaintiff in the Dollar General class action lawsuit has several advantages and important benefits including:

• A Lead Plaintiff is able to negotiate more competitive attorney fees and reduce other litigation costs by actively monitoring the class counsel.
• Lead Plaintiff has the benefit of being able to manage the litigation primarily by overseeing and monitoring the progress of the action and the efforts of counsel, and being able to review and comment on important filings and other documents pertaining to the prosecution of the action.
• There is no financial risk in serving as a Lead Plaintiff because Lead Counsel advances all costs and expenses incurred in the prosecution of the case and will be reimbursed only if there is a successful settlement or judgment recovery on behalf of the class.
• Lead Plaintiff has the benefit of being involved and active in all negotiations relating to any settlement.
• Lead Plaintiffs that continue owning the stock of the defendant will enjoy the long-term benefits from governance reform resulting from the litigation. 

Thus, there are numerous benefits and other advantages to serving as lead plaintiff in a class action against Dollar General​​ if you suffered significant losses in Dollar General​​ stock. ​

WILL THE LEAD PLAINTIFFS GET MORE MONEY THAN CLASS MEMBERS IF THE DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SETTLES?

No, but they may be entitled to recover their reasonable expenses incurred with are directly related to representing the class in the Dollar General class action lawsuit. Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, a Lead Plaintiff is only entitled to his or her pro rata share of any recovery and does not receive any additional money for serving as a representative party on behalf of the class.  However, a court, in its discretion, may approve an award of “reasonable costs and expenses (including lost wages)” to a Lead Plaintiff that directly relates to the representation of the class in the Dollar General class action lawsuit on behalf of investors who suffered losses in Dollar General stock. ​

HOW WAS THE CLASS PERIOD DETERMINED IN THE DOLLAR GENERAL LAWSUIT?

In a securities fraud class action, the class period refers to a period of time in which it is alleged the price of the company’s stock was artificially inflated due to false and misleading statements made by company executives.  The class period starts when the company makes an untrue statement of material fact about the company or fails to disclose a material fact necessary to render other statements not misleading.  The class period ends when the truth is revealed to the investing public through a corrective disclosure.  
 
To be a part of the class in the Dollar General lawsuit, you must have suffered losses in Dollar General stock by purchasing during the class period when it is alleged the price of the stock was artificially inflated to be included in the class action against Dollar General​​.  

CONTACT A DOLLAR GENERAL STOCK LOSS LAWYER TODAY IF YOU SUFFERED LOSSES IN DOLLAR GENERAL STOCK ABOUT A DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

If you suffered losses in Dollar General stock, contact Dollar General stock loss lawyer Timothy L. Miles today for a free case evaluation about a Dollar General class action lawsuit. Call today and see what a Dollar General stock loss lawyer could do for you if you suffered losses in Dollar General​ ​stock.​

Dollar General stock loss lawyer Timothy L. Miles

Nashville attorney Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles has dedicated his career to representing shareholders, employees, and consumers in complex class-action litigation. Whether serving as lead, co-lead, or liaison counsel, Mr. Miles has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for defrauded investors, shaped precedent-setting decisions, and delivered real corporate governance reforms. Judges and peers have repeatedly recognized Mr. Miles’ relentless advocacy for the underdog, as well as his unbendable ethical standards. Mr. Miles was recently selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2022 Top Ranked Lawyer, 2022 Top Rated Litigator. and a 2022 Elite Lawyer of the South. Mr. Miles also maintains the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association,​Class Action:  Class Action: Top 9National Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association (2023), a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019); a Top Rated Litigator by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM  (2019-2022); America’s Most Honored Lawyers 2020 – Top 1% by America’s Most Honored (2020-2022).  Mr. Miles has published over sixty articles on various issues of the law, including class actions, whistleblower cases, products liability, civil procedure, derivative actions, corporate takeover litigation, corporate formation, mass torts, dangerous drugs, and more.  Please visit our website or call for free anytime.

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