Open for claimsAntitrustConsumer Pork Antitrust Settlement: Eligibility, Claims & Deadline
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The current consumer indirect-purchaser pork settlements include $117.065 million in cash commitments from Clemens, Hormel, Seaboard, Triumph and Tyson, plus nonmonetary relief from Agri Stats. The lawsuit concerns allegations that pork processors inflated and stabilized pork prices and supply. The defendants deny wrongdoing.
The class covers certain indirect purchases for personal consumption between June 28, 2014 and June 30, 2018 in 24 listed states and jurisdictions. Eligible products include raw pork bacon and specified fresh or frozen raw pork cuts from defendants or co-conspirators, with product and class exclusions.
Submit a timely, valid claim online or by mail postmarked by October 29, 2026. Purchase information is required. The official instructions say documents are not required initially, but the administrator may request them later. The amount payable to each claimant is unknown.
These current settlements concern Agri Stats, Clemens, Hormel, Seaboard, Triumph and Tyson. Earlier JBS and Smithfield settlement claim periods are closed. Do not treat a prior-stage claim or deadline as the filing instructions for this current stage.
Key facts
- Current cash commitments
- $117,065,000 before deductions
- Claim deadline
- October 29, 2026
- Purchase period
- June 28, 2014–June 30, 2018
- Covered geography
- 24 listed states and jurisdictions
- Individual payout
- Unknown; based on valid claims and covered purchases
- Initial proof
- Purchase information; documents may be requested later
Official settlement administrator: Settlement Administrator
Evidence for key facts
These excerpts record what official sources said when checked. Open a fact to see its source and supporting passage. Follow the source for the latest information.
Who qualifiesChecked
You are included if you are a person or entity who indirectly purchased any of the following Pork products for personal consumption between June 28, 2014, and June 30, 2018: Raw pork bacon, or one or more of the following types of raw pork (fresh or frozen) made from bellies, loins, shoulder, ribs, or pork chops from defendants or co-conspirators. Purchased in one of the following states/jurisdictions: 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.
Who qualifiesChecked
Any pork marketed as organic, no-antibiotics ever (NAE) and any product other than bacon that is marinated, seasoned, flavored, or breaded.
Who qualifiesChecked
Excluded from the Settlement Class are the Defendants, the officers, directors or employees of any Defendant; any entity in which any Defendant has a controlling interest; any affiliate, legal representative, heir or assign of any Defendant; any federal, state, or local governmental entities, any judicial officer presiding over this lawsuit and the members of his/her immediate family and judicial staff, any juror assigned to this lawsuit, and any co-conspirator identified in this lawsuit.
Claim statusChecked
Defendants Agri Stats, Clemens, Hormel, Seaboard, Triumph, and Tyson have agreed to settlements to resolve the legal claims against them. Agri Stats has agreed to reform certain business practices. Previous settlements have been reached with Defendants JBS and Smithfield. The time period to submit a claim for those settlements is closed. No cash payments are available for the Agri Stats Settlement.
Payment and benefitsChecked
At this time, it is unknown how much each Class Member that submits a timely and valid Claim Form will receive. Payments will be based on a number of factors, including the number of timely and valid Claim Forms filed by all members of the Settlement Class.
Payment and benefitsChecked
After deducting attorney’s fees, expenses and class representative service awards, the settlement funds will be largely distributed pro rata based on the number of purchases of Class Members submitting valid claims. The Claims Administrator may institute a minimum payment.
Claim deadlineChecked
Your Claim Form must be submitted online by October 29, 2026, or mailed to the Settlement Administrator at the address on the Claim Form, postmarked by October 29, 2026.
Proof requirementsChecked
As part of filling out your Claim Form, you will be asked to provide purchase information. You do not need to provide any documentation at this time. However, the Settlement Administrator may ask for additional information or documentation to support your claim. Fill out, sign, and date the Claim Form, then mail the Claim Form to the following address: Consumer Indirect Pork Litigation c/o Settlement Administrator PO Box 4000 Portland, OR 97208-4000.
Official claim instructionsSubmit a Claim instructions
Payment and benefitsChecked
Triumph agreed to pay $4,100,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Triumph.
Official settlement FAQQ12; five cash settlements total $117,065,000; Agri Stats provides conduct relief
Payment and benefitsChecked
Hormel agreed to pay $4,465,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Hormel.
Official settlement FAQQ12; five cash settlements total $117,065,000; Agri Stats provides conduct relief
Payment and benefitsChecked
Seaboard agreed to pay $10,000,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Seaboard.
Official settlement FAQQ12; five cash settlements total $117,065,000; Agri Stats provides conduct relief
Payment and benefitsChecked
Clemens agreed to pay $13,500,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Clemens.
Official settlement FAQQ12; five cash settlements total $117,065,000; Agri Stats provides conduct relief
Payment and benefitsChecked
Tyson agreed to pay $85,000,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Tyson.
Official settlement FAQQ12; five cash settlements total $117,065,000; Agri Stats provides conduct relief
Payment and benefitsChecked
Triumph agreed to pay $4,100,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Triumph.
Official settlement FAQQ12, Triumph Settlement
Payment and benefitsChecked
Hormel agreed to pay $4,465,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Hormel.
Official settlement FAQQ12, Hormel Settlement
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Seaboard agreed to pay $10,000,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Seaboard.
Official settlement FAQQ12, Seaboard Settlement
Payment and benefitsChecked
Clemens agreed to pay $13,500,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Clemens.
Official settlement FAQQ12, Clemens Settlement
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Tyson agreed to pay $85,000,000 to resolve all Class Members’ legal claims against Tyson.
Official settlement FAQQ12, Tyson Settlement
Who qualifies
- You are a person or entity that indirectly purchased covered pork products for personal consumption between June 28, 2014 and June 30, 2018. Indirect purchases include grocery-store or supermarket purchases rather than purchases directly from a defendant.
- Covered purchases must have been in 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 or West Virginia.
- Covered products are raw pork bacon or eligible fresh or frozen raw pork made from bellies, loins, shoulder, ribs or pork chops from defendants or co-conspirators. Use the official product-eligibility tool for a specific purchase.
- Excluded products include pork marketed as organic or no-antibiotics-ever, and non-bacon products that are marinated, seasoned, flavored or breaded. Bacon is included subject to the other eligibility rules.
- Excluded from the class are the defendants and their officers, directors and employees; entities a defendant controls; a defendant’s affiliates, legal representatives, heirs or assigns; federal, state and local governmental entities; the presiding judicial officer and immediate family and judicial staff; assigned jurors; and identified co-conspirators.
How to submit a consumer pork settlement claim
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Check the purchase period, location and product
Compare your purchases with the exact class dates, 24 jurisdictions and product exclusions. Use the official product-eligibility tool if you are unsure whether a specific pork product is covered.
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Gather accurate purchase information
The claim instructions require purchase information. Documents are not required at the initial filing, but the administrator may ask for more information or documentation later. Keep available purchase records.
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Complete the current official claim
Use Start Your Claim on the current administrator site. For filing by mail, fill out, sign and date the official paper form. Follow the administrator’s current instructions rather than an older JBS or Smithfield settlement form.
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Submit by October 29, 2026
Submit online or mail with a postmark by October 29, 2026 to Consumer Indirect Pork Litigation, c/o Settlement Administrator, PO Box 4000, Portland, OR 97208-4000. The reviewed instructions do not specify an exact cutoff time or timezone.
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Keep your confirmation
For online filing, the administrator says it sends an email with a confirmation code after a completed submission. Keep that email and code for questions about your claim.
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Frequently asked questions
How much money will I receive?
The amount is unknown. After fees, expenses and service awards, the funds will be largely distributed proportionally based on covered purchases and valid claims. The administrator may institute a minimum payment, but no specific minimum or individual payout is promised.
Which companies are part of the current settlements?
Agri Stats, Clemens, Hormel, Seaboard, Triumph and Tyson. Five cash commitments total $117.065 million: Triumph $4.1 million, Hormel $4.465 million, Seaboard $10 million, Clemens $13.5 million and Tyson $85 million. Agri Stats provides conduct relief and no cash payment.
Are JBS and Smithfield claims still open?
No. The official FAQ says the earlier JBS and Smithfield settlement claim periods are closed. This page concerns the current six-defendant settlement stage and its October 29, 2026 deadline.
Do I need receipts?
The official online filing instructions say no documentation is required initially, but purchase information is required and the administrator may ask for documents or additional information later. This is not a guarantee that a claim will be accepted without supporting records.
Are all pork products eligible?
No. The class covers specified raw pork products and excludes pork marketed as organic or no-antibiotics-ever. Non-bacon products that are marinated, seasoned, flavored or breaded are excluded. Use the official product-eligibility tool and the class rules for your purchase.
When will payments arrive?
The administrator says payments follow court approval and finality of the settlements. No payment date is promised. Check the official website for updates.
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