$87.5M Consumer Beef Price Fixing Class Action Settlement is Open to Claims

Settlement Amount:

$87,500,000

View the full beef price-fixing settlement details and file your claim.

Claim Deadline:

June 30, 2026

Proof required:

No receipts required for most claims

Settlement Website:

OverchargedForBeef.com

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If you purchased beef products (fresh or frozen) from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts at a grocery store between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019, you may be eligible for a cash payment from an $87.5 million class action settlement against major beef processors.

What is the Beef Price Fixing Class Action About?

The antitrust class action lawsuit claimed that major American beef processors, including JBS, Cargill, National Beef, and Tyson Foods, conspired with each other to stop competing for market share, raising beef prices on ordinary American consumers.

The lawsuit says the purpose and effect of monopolizing and agreeing not to compete for market prices was higher margins for the companies and higher prices paid by consumers for beef.

Tyson and Cargill deny wrongdoing. The Court has not ruled that the beef companies did anything wrong. The settlements are proposed and require final Court approval.

Who Qualifies for a Payout?

You may be eligible if you indirectly purchased eligible beef products for personal consumption between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019.

Indirectly purchased generally means you did not buy directly from one of the beef producers. Instead, like 99% of consumers, you bought it at a grocery store or supermarket in your everyday food purchases.

Qualifying states and jurisdictions: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

How Much Can I Get Paid?

Your payment will be a pro rata share of the settlement fund and depends on how much eligible beef you purchased during the class period and how many valid claims are approved.

Most everyday grocery shoppers should expect a modest payment, potentially ranging from a few dollars to several dozen dollars, depending on total claims and Court approved deductions.

Eligible Beef Products

Eligible products include beef (fresh or frozen) made from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts.

Excluded products:

Premium: USDA Prime, organic, 100% grass-fed, Wagyu, American-Style Kobe Beef
Specialty: No Antibiotics Ever (NAE), antibiotic-free, kosher, halal, certified humane
Processed: Ground, marinated, seasoned, flavored, breaded, or cooked beef

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

The settlement focuses on your estimated purchases during the class period. No receipts are required for most claims. You should read the claim form instructions carefully and submit only truthful information. If you have documentation, keep it for your records in case the administrator requests follow-up.

How to File a Claim

To receive a payment, submit a Claim Form with all required information by June 30, 2026. You can file online through the official settlement website or mail a claim form postmarked by the deadline.

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Important Dates

Claim Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
Opt Out Deadline: March 30, 2026
Objection Deadline: March 30, 2026
Fairness Hearing: May 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CDT

What Are My Options?

Submit a Claim: File by June 30, 2026 to receive a payment if eligible.
Do Nothing: You will not receive a cash payment, and you will be bound by the settlements, giving up the right to sue Tyson and Cargill over the legal claims in this lawsuit.
Opt Out: Mail a written exclusion request postmarked by March 30, 2026 to keep your right to sue separately. You will not receive payment from these settlements.
Object: Submit a written objection by March 30, 2026 if you remain in the class and want to tell the Court why you believe the settlements are unfair.

How to Opt Out

To exclude yourself, submit a written opt out request postmarked by March 30, 2026. The settlement website provides instructions and an address for mailing an exclusion request. If you opt out, you will not receive money from these settlements.

How to Object

To object, submit a written objection by March 30, 2026. If you stay in the settlement class and object, you will still be bound by the settlement if it is approved. If you opt out, you cannot object.

Case Details

Case Name	In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation
Case Number	0:22-MD-3031 (JRT/JFD)
Court	U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Settlement Amount	$87,500,000
Fairness Hearing	May 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CDT

Sources

Official Settlement Website: OverchargedForBeef.com
Court Case: U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 0:22-MD-3031 (JRT/JFD)

By Felix Levine | Published: January 21, 2026

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please submit only truthful and accurate claims. Submitting false information can result in denial of benefits and potential penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the settlement administrator. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm.