Settlement Status: Closed
Payout: Varies
Proof Required: No
What is the Pork Products Class Action?
A $75 million class action settlement has been approved concerning price-fixing of pork products. The lawsuit alleges that indirect purchasers of pork, such as those from Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods, paid inflated prices due to this collusion. According to the lawsuit, JBS USA Food Company and other co-conspirators engaged in price-fixing for certain pork products starting January 1, 2009, resulting in significant financial losses for consumers.
The lawsuit claims that the goal of these actions was to funnel profits into the pockets of specific pork producers and marketers, violating federal and state antitrust laws designed to protect consumers. Co-conspirators named in the lawsuit include:
- JBS USA Food Company
- JBS USA Food Company Holdings
- Clemens Food Group, LLC
- The Clemens Family Corporation
- Hormel Foods Corporation
- Seaboard Foods LLC
- Smithfield Foods, Inc.
- Triumph Foods, LLC
- Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc.
- Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
- Agri Stats, Inc.
How Do I Qualify?
You may qualify if you indirectly purchased pork or pork products from any of the companies listed above or their subsidiaries for personal use between January 1, 2009, and April 2, 2021. The following states are eligible for claims:
- Arizona
- California
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- South Carolina
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Virginia
- West Virginia
The specific payout amount for each Settlement Class Member will depend on the total number of valid claims submitted.
The settlement received final approval from Judge Tuhheim on September 14, 2022.
How Do I File a Claim?
The pork class action settlement is now closed to new claims. If you previously filed a claim, you can do so by visiting the official class action administrator’s website linked below.
Important: Claims with fraudulent information will be rejected. By submitting your claim, you affirm the truthfulness of your information under penalty of perjury, which protects the rights of eligible class members.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Stay updated on new class action settlements you might qualify for:
Claim Form Website: OverChargedForPork.com
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.
