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Overcharged for Beef - Consumer Indirect Purchaser Settlements (Tyson & Cargill)

price-fixing beef claims for indirect purchasers from 2014-2019

No Proof
$87.5M
Total settlement
Jun 30, 2026
Deadline to claim

Description

Indirect purchasers who bought eligible fresh or frozen beef made from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019 in certain U.S. states/DC may claim a pro-rata cash payment from $87.5 million in settlements with Tyson and Cargill resolving allegations they conspired to raise beef prices. Excludes premium, specialty, and processed beef (e.g., USDA Prime, organic, grass-fed, ground, marinated). Documentation is not required at the time of claim submission, though the administrator may request it later. Claim deadline is June 30, 2026. Eligibility, claim review, payment timing, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court-approved terms, or applicable refund program. Payout does not administer the settlement, determine eligibility, or guarantee payment.

Who qualifies

  • Indirectly purchased eligible beef (fresh/frozen chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts) for personal consumption between 2014-08-01 and 2019-12-31
  • Purchases made in one of these jurisdictions: AZ, CA, DC, FL, IL, IA, KS, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, RI, SD, TN, UT, WV, or WI
  • Excluded products: premium (USDA Prime, organic, 100% grass-fed, Wagyu/Kobe), specialty (NAE/antibiotic-free, kosher, halal, certified humane), or processed (ground, marinated, seasoned, flavored, breaded, cooked)
  • Submit claim online or by mail by 2026-06-30
  • You do not need to provide documentation with your claim initially; the administrator may request additional information later

Payout is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Settlement information is for general informational purposes only. Eligibility, legal representation, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court, or participating law firm and are not guaranteed.