Dollar General Class Action Lawsuit: Holding Corporations Accountable

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

Contact a Dollar General​Stock Loss Lawyer about a 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. 
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Lead plaintiff motions for the Dollar General class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than January 26, 2024.

In this comprehensive analysis, we will discuss what every Dollar General investor needs to know about the Dollar General class action lawsuit.

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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from logistical and inventory management problems which left stores with tens of millions of dollars’ worth of outdated and unwanted inventory, mispriced goods, and lost and damaged items; (ii) large backlogs of unsellable merchandise had built up at Dollar General’s stores,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.

The Dollar General class action lawsuit alleges also that 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 price of Dollar General common stock fell more than 12%.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE IN THE DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

​​When a securities class action is filed such as the Dollar General class action lawsuit, the person who files the first complaint is required to publish a notice announcing the filing. Anyone who wants to be lead plaintiff on behalf of the class in the Dollar General class action lawsuit must thereafter file a motion to be appointed as lead plaintiff(s) no later than 60 days after the notice was published. 

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS IN THE DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

​The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased and suffered losses in Dollar General stock to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Dollar General class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. ​

​A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the securities class action lawsuit.  An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery of the class action lawsuit is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. If you suffered losses in Dollar General​​ stock and have further questions, contact Dollar General stock loss Lawyer Timothy L. Miles today who would fight to recover your damages in a Dollar General class action lawsuit if you suffered losses in Dollar General​​ stock.

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. ​

RESPONSIBILITIES THE LEAD PLAINTIFF WILL HAVE IN THE DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

​​A Lead Plaintiff owes a fiduciary duty to the class, and therefore, must act in the best interest of the class in the Dollar General class action lawsuit.  Some of the responsibilities of the Lead Plaintiff in the Dollar General class action lawsuit include:

• Selecting, monitoring, and overseeing Lead Counsel.
• Reviewing and commenting on court filings on behalf of the class.
• Discussing litigation strategies with the Lead Counsel.
• Attending depositions (if necessary) and giving a deposition.
• Attending hearings (if necessary).
• Participating in mediation and the trial (if necessary).
• Provide input on any decision concerning the settlement of the securities class action.

LEAD PLAINTIFFS will not GET MORE MONEY THAN CLASS MEMBERS IF THE DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SETTLES

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 A DOLLAR GENERAL STOCK LOSS LAWYER CAN HELP you

​​​​​A Dollar General stock loss Lawyer is well-versed in the complex laws that govern the securities industry and litigation and focuses on representing individual investors or funds who have been the victims of fraud or who have disputes with investment professionals. Ordinary individual investors, including civil servants, teachers, nurses, and retirees, may need a securities lawyer. In most cases, they have lost money due to mistakes, incompetence, or fraud by an investment professional.

While FINRA, the SEC, and state securities regulators serve a vital role in protecting investors, they simply have too many individuals, firms, and market transactions to monitor to discover every act of fraud or negligence. Individual investors should consult with a securities lawyer if they have lost money due to fraud or stockbroker misconduct. 

Look for a securities lawyer with experience, high ethical standards, verifiable credentials, and a trustworthy reputation among his peers and the judiciary, as well as testimonials from previous clients and awards and recognitions​​.

One name that immediately pops up is nationally known and widely respected Nashville lawyer Timothy L. Miles, who has valuable experience and has received numerous awards, mostly due to his high ethical standards, and hard work ethic, including most recently being named a Top 25 Class action lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and has maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubble since 2014, was named a 2023 Top Rated Litigator and 2023 Top Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubble and ALM, and was recently named a 2023 Elite Lawyer of the South by Martindale-Hubble for the fifth year in a row, and was a recipient of Avvo Client’s Choice Award in 2021, in 2022 was featured in the Top 100 Lawyers Magazine and received the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019–2021).

​This will most likely be the only call you need to make. (855) 846–6529 or [email protected]. ​

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OBJECTING AND EXCLUDING MYSELF IN THE DOLLAR GENERAL CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

​​Objecting is telling the Court you do not believe the settlement in the Dollar General class action lawsuit, or some part of it, is fair or reasonable.  You can file an objection only if you stay in the Class and do not exclude yourself, and you may submit a Claim Form even if you object to the settlement.  On the other hand, requesting exclusion is explicitly telling the Court you do not want to be part of the Class or the Settlement in the class action against Dollar General. If you exclude yourself, you cannot object to the Settlement because you no longer have standing as you are not a class member anymore. Similarly, you cannot submit a Claim Form. If you stay in the Class and object, but your objection is overruled, you will not be allowed a second opportunity to exclude yourself.

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 National 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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