Lawsuit Alleges ‘Gooning’ Incidents at San Diego Dollar Tree Stores
A lawsuit has been filed in San Diego by a woman who alleges she was a victim of a "gooning" incident at a local Dollar Tree store. The suit claims that disturbed men are ejaculating or wiping semen on women…
San Diego, CA, August 13, 2026 —
A lawsuit filed in San Diego alleges that customers at local Dollar Tree stores have been subjected to “gooning” incidents, a term used to describe men ejaculating or wiping semen on women.
The lawsuit was initiated by a woman who claims she was a victim of such an incident at the Dollar Tree located on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. According to the suit, the same man is accused of similar assaults on two other women at that specific store within a single week.
The Marine Corps has acknowledged awareness of the allegations involving one of its service members in connection with these incidents. Local law enforcement is reportedly handling the investigation of the off-base case.
The lawsuit further states that similar incidents have been reported at Dollar Tree stores in other San Diego County areas, including Lemon Grove and Spring Valley.
Attorneys for the plaintiff assert that Dollar Tree’s alleged failure to maintain functioning security cameras and inadequate staffing levels at its stores have contributed to these alleged assaults. The suit claims that at least 11 women across the nation have come forward with reports of similar incidents.
The specific fine amounts, court dates, and names of all parties involved beyond the general description of the lawsuit were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Omari Fleming on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.
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