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JBS, Swift Beef Co. and other beef processors agreed to a $52.5 million class action settlement to resolve claims that they worked together to engage in direct purchaser product price-fixing.
The price-fixing settlement benefits consumers and entities who purchased boxed or case-ready beef directly from Cargill, JBS, National Beef or Tyson between Jan. 1, 2015, and Feb. 10, 2022.
According to plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit, beef-processing companies conspired to raise and fix the price of beef products. As a result of the conspiracy, direct purchasers were allegedly forced to pay high prices for beef.
JBS is a food company that sells meat under various brands, such as Pilgrims, Swift, Primo and Great Southern.
JBS and its affiliates haven’t admitted wrongdoing but agreed to pay $52.5 million to resolve the antitrust class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a cash payment. However, settlement payments and distribution details will not be released until a later date.
The deadline for exclusion and objection has passed.
The final approval hearing for the beef direct purchaser prices settlement is scheduled for April 1, 2024.
In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by March 4, 2024.
Who’s Eligible
Consumers and entities who purchased boxed or case-ready beef directly from Cargill, JBS, National Beef, or Tyson between Jan. 1, 2015, and Feb. 10, 2022
Potential Award
TBD
Proof of Purchase
Receipts, invoices, purchase orders and other proof of purchase.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
03/04/2024
Case Name
In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 0:20-cv-01319-JRT-HB, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Final Hearing
04/01/2024
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
DPP Beef Litigation
c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
PO Box 173066
Milwaukee, WI 53217
info@BeefDirectPurchaserSettlement.com
877-331-0717
Class Counsel
Daniel E Gustafson
GUSTAFSON GLUEK PLLC
Megan E Jones
HAUSFELD LLP
Jason S Hartley
HARTLEY LLP
Adam J Zapala
COTCHETT PITRE & MCCARTHY LLP
Defense Counsel
Stephen R Neuwirth
Sami H Rashid
QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN LLP
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20 thoughts onBeef direct purchaser price-fixing $52.5M class action settlement
Please add me
Form to file a claim doesn’t work! What do we do??
Keep trying. Website is busy because the deadline is Monday March 4th
Why smh. You all are going to hell
Please add me.the link isn’t working to file claim
Ohhh! Ok I get the,”Please add me…,” thing now… Lol!
Form is not working properly.
Add me
2015-2022…REALLY?! I am Mind Blown? How long are we supposed to keep our receipts and/or the packaging for an item? I know I don’t have any receipts or packaging, but I have purchased some of the items many many times in the last 9 years. Heck! You can get rid of your bank statements and other important papers after 7 years!!!!! I am still applying.
add me. they say you have to show proof of purchase. I threw out the packaging when the food was made. how do you show proof for these meats. I can only show I purchased food on my charge account but it’s not broken down as to the exact items paid. This case seems to be a farse with wanting to show proof