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Securities Fraud

Two federal class-action lawsuits claim Dollar General Corp. misrepresented the potential impact of a reduction in food stamp eligibility on its business operations, and stock dropped 17 percent when the truth was revealed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two federal class-action lawsuits claim Dollar General Corp. misrepresented the potential impact of a reduction in food-stamp eligibility on its business operations, and stock dropped 17 percent when the truth was revealed.

Bruce Velan is the lead plaintiff in one complaint, while Julia Askins leads the other.

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