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Tyson Foods Beef Pricing Class Action Settlement
Tyson Foods · Beef products · Settlement Reached
About this case
Grocers alleged that Tyson Foods restricted the supply of beef to inflate prices in the United States. The class action reached an $82.5 million settlement earlier in 2026.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Tyson Foods
- Product or service
- Beef products
- Court case number
- 0:22-MD-3031 (JRT/JFD)
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Antitrust
- Reported harm
- Competition Pricing
Important dates
- settlement claim
Participation information
Settlement Claim
Individuals or entities that indirectly purchased qualifying beef products for personal consumption between 2014-08-01 and 2019-12-31 may be eligible. Purchases must have been for oneself, family, or friends; products containing ingredients other than beef, except salt or water, are excluded.
Claims had to be submitted online or by paper claim form by 2026-06-30. The official administrator now states that submissions are no longer accepted.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- Deadline passed
- Total settlement amount
- $87,500,000
- Payout
- Eligible claimants receive a pro-rata cash payment based on the amount of qualifying beef purchased during the class period. The exact payment varies by claimant and is not stated as a fixed dollar amount.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear