Woman Files Lawsuit Against Dollar Tree Alleging Sexual Assault

San Diego, CA, August 13, 2026 —

A lawsuit has been filed against Dollar Tree by a woman in San Diego who alleges she was the victim of a sexual assault. The incident, which the plaintiff describes as “gooning,” reportedly occurred at a Dollar Tree store.

The specific details of the alleged assault and the circumstances surrounding it have not been fully disclosed in the initial reporting of the lawsuit. The name of the plaintiff and the exact location of the store where the incident allegedly took place were not immediately available.

The term “gooning” typically refers to the act of staring intently or behaving in a lewd or provocative manner, often in a public or semi-public space, with the intent to disturb or alarm others. This lawsuit brings allegations of such behavior escalating to sexual assault within a retail environment.

Dollar Tree, a discount variety store chain, has not yet issued a public statement regarding the lawsuit. The legal proceedings are expected to reveal further details about the allegations as they progress through the court system.

Information regarding the timeline of the alleged incident and when it was reported to authorities or the company was not provided in the summary. The legal action initiated by the woman seeks damages related to the alleged assault.

Further updates are anticipated as the case develops, including potential responses from Dollar Tree and any findings from the legal proceedings.

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