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FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Register Prices Higher Than the Shelf: What Shoppers in Arizona, California, Florida, New Jersey and Tennessee Should Know

On October 26, 2026, the FTC and 20 states sued Dollar General in federal court in Tennessee, alleging the chain routinely charges more at the register than the prices on its shelves, tags and ads. Here’s what the complaint says, which states joined, and how to protect yourself at checkout.

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Montana Sues GM and OnStar for Allegedly Selling Drivers’ Data to Insurers: How Your Car’s Driving Data Can Affect Your Insurance and What You Can Do

Montana is the latest state to sue General Motors and OnStar, alleging GM sold drivers’ speed, braking and seat-belt data to data brokers who passed it to insurers. Here’s what the lawsuit claims, what the FTC already ordered GM to do, and how to check whether driving data is affecting your insurance.

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FTC and Two States Sue Lens.com Over a Hidden “Taxes & Fees” Charge That Allegedly Doubled Contact Lens Prices: What Online Shoppers Should Know

On October 2, 2026, the FTC, Nevada and Utah sued Lens.com, alleging it advertised low contact lens prices and then added a mandatory “Taxes & fees” charge hidden below the fold at checkout. Here’s what the case claims, what the law says about hidden fees, and how to protect yourself.

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