Pork Antitrust Litigation Settlement: $75 Million
CLAIM FILING PERIOD CLOSED
Breaking it down (for us mere mortals):
Who: If you purchased fresh or frozen raw pork products for personal consumption - this is for you!
This includes the following types of raw pork, whether fresh or frozen: bacon, bellies, loins, shoulder, ribs, or pork chops.
This excludes any product that is marketed as organic, no-antibiotics ever (NAE), and any product other than bacon that is marinated, seasoned, flavored, or breaded.
What: The plaintiffs allege that Defendants and their co-conspirators conspired to restrict the supply of, and fix, raise, and stabilize the price of Pork products, as of January 1, 2009, in violation of federal and state consumer and antitrust laws.
Where: Look for your state below:
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
When: For consumers who purchased included pork products between June 28, 2014, to June 30, 2018.
PLEASE NOTE: The class period for Kansas, Tennessee and South Carolina class members begins June 28, 2015.
PLEASE NOTE: No proof of purchase is necessary. However, the administrator may ask for additional information or documentation.
What Now?
File your claim with us today! The deadline to file this case with Class Action Connection is April 2, 2024.
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Disclaimer: You can file yourself without using a claims recovery service like Class Action Connection by visiting www.overchargedforpork.com or calling 1-877-777-9594. Claim forms are being delivered and are available online today. Class members need not sign up for a third-party service in order to participate in any monetary relief. No-cost assistance is available from the Class Administrator and Class Counsel during the claims-filing period. Class Action Connection can help file claims for you and address any questions and/or concerns along the way. Review this summary of this class action settlement and steps to take if you would like us to file for you.
What is the background on this lawsuit? Why is there a Settlement?
This class action alleges allege that Defendants (listed below) and their co-conspirators conspired and combined to fix, raise, maintain, and stabilize the price of Pork products with the intent and expected result of increasing prices of Pork products in the United States, in violation of federal and state consumer and antitrust laws. Defendants deny these allegations.
Settling Defendants:
Clemens Food Group, LLC, The Clemens Family Corporation, and Hatfield Quality Meats, Inc. (the “Clemens Defendants”); Hormel Foods Corporation; JBS USA Food Company and JBS USA Food Company Holdings (the “JBS Defendants”); Seaboard Foods LLC; Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Smithfield Defendants”); Triumph Foods, LLC; Tyson Foods, Inc., Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc., and Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (the “Tyson Defendants”) and Agri Stats, Inc.
The Court has not ruled in favor of either Plaintiffs or the Defendant. Instead, both sides have agreed to a settlement. By agreeing to the Settlement, the parties avoid the costs and uncertainty of a trial, and if the Settlement is approved by the Court, Settlement Class Members who submit timely and valid claim forms will receive a Settlement Payment, as described in this Notice. Defendant denies all legal claims in this case. Plaintiffs and their lawyers think the proposed Settlement is best for everyone who is affected.
Who is eligible for this settlement?
All persons and entities who indirectly purchased raw pork bacon, or one or more of the following types of raw pork, whether fresh or frozen: bellies, loins, shoulder, ribs, or pork chops from defendants or co-conspirators for personal consumption, here they purchased this chicken in the following states or districts:
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.
You are a member of the “Settlement Class” affected by the Settlement if you purchased the defined chicken products for personal consumption in the select states or districts between June 28, 2014, to June 30, 2018.
PLEASE NOTE: The class period for Kansas, Tennessee and South Carolina class members begins June 28, 2015 (NOT June 28, 2014)
How can I participate?
We’re ready to file your claim today. Click on any of the buttons on this page to get started reclaiming what’s yours! Note that we safeguard your personal information and only use it to verify eligibility and to process payments once the settlement is paid out.
The deadline for submitting this Claim Form is April 2, 2024 at 11:59:59 P.M. PT.
How much money will I receive?
The final payout will vary based on customer’s pro rata portion of the fund based on their broiler chicken purchases during the Class Period. That will depend on how many eligible customers file their claim forms from the $75 Million Settlement Fund that pays for:
All Settlement Payments
All Settlement Administration Expenses
All Taxes and Tax Expenses
Any Service Awards to the Class Representatives, and
Any Fee Award to Class Counsel.
We’re here to help and are ready to assist you in filing your claim form today!
How do I pay CAC for their services?
There is no risk when you file through Class Action Connection – we do not charge any upfront fees for our services. When the Claims Administrator distributes settlement funds, we simply deduct a recovery fee of 20% from the settlement payment. This allows us to continue filing for more claimants in additional cases and continue spreading the good word. We appreciate your support!
Do I need to file a claim with Class Action Connection?
No, you can always file a claim on your own. If you are a Settlement Class Member, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form in order to receive a payment. You may request a Claim Form by calling the Settlement Administrator toll free at 1-877-777-9594, visiting www.overchargedforpork.com or emailing info@overchargedforpork.com. To be valid, a Claim Form must be completed fully and accurately signed under penalty of perjury and timely submitted
You may submit a Claim Form by U.S. mail or file a Claim Form on the Settlement Website. If you send in a Claim Form by U.S. mail, it must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2024. If you file a Claim Form on the Settlement Website, then you must do so by April 2, 2024.
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