Published: October 17, 2024
Claim Form Deadline: Pending
Total Payout: $7,389,000
Proof Required: Yes
What is the $7.3M Commercial Pork Class Action Lawsuit?
This class action lawsuit alleges that several major pork producers colluded to fix, raise, maintain, and stabilize the prices of pork products in the United States from June 28, 2014, to June 30, 2018. The lawsuit claims these companies violated federal antitrust laws, as well as various state antitrust, consumer protection, and unfair trade practices laws, by restricting supply and coordinating price hikes.
Total Settlement Amount
The total amount of the settlement includes $2,429,000 from Hormel Foods and $4,960,000 from Seaboard Foods, for a combined total of $7,389,000.
Eligibility for Payout
To qualify for a payout, you must be a commercial or institutional indirect purchaser who bought uncooked pork products such as bacon, fresh or frozen loins, shoulders, ribs, hams, or pork chops from the defendants or their co-conspirators for commercial food preparation in eligible locations between June 28, 2014, and June 30, 2018. The qualifying states and territories include:
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
How to Find Class Action Settlements
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Potential Payout Amount
The specific amount each class member may receive has not yet been determined. Settlement funds will be distributed upon court approval, after deducting attorney fees, costs, expenses, and service awards. Eligible individuals will be notified when it’s time to submit a claim form for a payment. If you believe you qualify, you can register on the official settlement website for updates.
Filing a Claim
You can register on the settlement website to receive updates and be informed when claim forms are available, allowing you to file a claim if and when the class action lawsuit is certified and approved.
Claim Form Website: PorkCommercialCase.com
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