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Beef Price-Fixing Settlement

Tyson and Cargill · Beef products · Settlement Reached

About this case

An antitrust class action alleged that beef processors, including Tyson and Cargill, restrained competition and affected prices for beef products. An $87.5 million settlement has been established for qualifying purchases, with claims due by June 30, 2026.

Case overview

Defendant company
Tyson and Cargill
Product or service
Beef products
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Antitrust
Reported harm
Competition Pricing

Important dates

Beef products settlement claim

Participation information

Beef products settlement claim

Residents of 26 states and Washington, D.C. who purchased one of the covered beef products between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019 may have been included.

File a claim through the official settlement process if eligible.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
Deadline passed
Total settlement amount
$87,500,000
Payout
The fund will be distributed in equal shares among valid claimants.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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