$117M Pork Price-Fixing Class Action Settlement
Case Overview
Pork producers, including companies such as Agri Stats, Clemens, Hormel, JBS, Seaboard, Smithfield, Triumph, and Tyson, have agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that they colluded to raise and fix the market price of pork products. The settlement covers raw pork bacon or various types of raw pork (fresh or frozen) derived from parts like bellies, loins, shoulder, ribs, or pork chops.
The allegations claim that these producers worked together to artificially inflate the cost of pork products, meaning consumers paid more than they would have in a genuinely competitive market. The lawsuit involves price-fixing allegations and affects consumers in several states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and New York, among others.
Class members can potentially receive a cash payment based on the amount they spent on eligible pork products during the period between June 28, 2014, and June 30, 2018. To participate, individuals must submit a valid claim form by the deadline of October 29, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for December 11, 2026.
Who May Qualify
Consumers who purchased raw pork bacon or one or more types of raw pork (fresh or frozen) made from bellies, loins, shoulder, ribs, or pork chops from the named defendants or co-conspirators between June 28, 2014, and June 30, 2018, in Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, or West Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to file a claim in this settlement?
The settlement benefits consumers who bought raw pork bacon or specific types of raw pork (fresh or frozen) made from various body parts, provided the purchases occurred between June 28, 2014, and June 30, 2018, within the listed states.
What is the deadline for submitting a claim?
Class members must submit a valid claim form by October 29, 2026, to be considered for settlement benefits.
What is the case number and where is the lawsuit filed?
The case number is 0:18-cv-01776-JRT-JFD, and it is filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
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