An antitrust class action lawsuit was filed against Agri Stats, Clemens, Hormel, Seaboard, Triumph, and Tyson. To resolve the claims that they conspired to limit the supply of pork and increase prices in the market, the companies agreed to a $117.065 million settlement.
Who is eligible:
- Customers who purchased pork between June 28th, 2014, and June 30th, 2018.
Which products are included in the settlement?
- Raw pork bacon or pork (fresh or frozen) made from bellies, loins, shoulder, ribs, or pork chops at a grocery store or super market in the following states: Arizona, California, 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, and West Virginia. For the complete list, you may check here!
*Note that any product that was marketed as organic, no-antibiotics-ever (NAE), or any product other than bacon that was marinated, seasoned, flavored, or breaded is excluded.
Compensation:
- Cash Payment: a pro rata (equal share) cash payment proportional to the amount of Pork products you purchased. Note that there is no cash payments available for the Agri Stats Settlement as they only agreed to reform certain business practices and not pay any money.Ā
You do not need to provide any documentation at this time but note that you mustĀ file your claimĀ on or before October 29th. Also, the Settlement Administrator may ask for additional information or documentation to support your claim.Ā You may file your claimĀ onlineĀ orĀ by mailĀ to the following address:
Consumer Indirect Pork Litigation
c/o Settlement Administrator
PO Box 4000
Portland, OR 97208-4000
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