Broiler Chicken Settlement: When Will It Pay Out?

What is the Broiler Chicken Settlement about?

Newly-added chicken producers (including Foster Farms, Perdue, Koch Foods and others) agreed to pay $22.5 million—on top of earlier settlements—to resolve accusations that they conspired to restrict supply and fix the price of fresh or frozen raw chicken. U.S. consumers in 26 'Repealer' states and D.C. who purchased qualifying chicken between 2012-01-01 and 2019-07-31 can file a claim for a pro-rata cash payment. Receipts aren't required at the time of filing, but claimants with proof of purchase will receive larger payouts. 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 for the Broiler Chicken Settlement?

You may qualify for the Broiler Chicken Settlement if you meet the eligibility requirements below. Eligibility is finally determined by the settlement administrator, not by Payout.

• Purchased fresh or frozen raw chicken (whole birds, cut-up birds, breasts or tenderloins; excluding halal, kosher, free-range, organic, diced, ground, seasoned, flavored or breaded) between 2012-01-01 and 2019-07-31
• Purchase made for personal consumption in CA, DC, FL, HI, IL, IA, KS, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NM, NY, NC, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT or WI
• Submit claim by 2025-07-31

When will the Broiler Chicken Settlement pay out?

No payout date is listed for this settlement yet. Most class action settlements pay out 3 to 12 months after the claim deadline closes — for this settlement, that was Jul 31, 2025. Payments go out once the settlement gets final approval and the administrator verifies every claim.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you file

If this is your first claim, how to claim a class action settlement walks through the process end to end, and what class action settlements actually pay per person explains how the amount is decided before you spend time on the form. Many cases need no receipts at all — see settlements with no proof of purchase.