Beef antitrust, Tyson and Cargill settlement
In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation (Consumer Indirect Purchaser Plaintiffs; Tyson and Cargill settlements)
Also known as In re Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation; MDL 3031
The lawsuit said beef processors agreed to limit supply and raise the price consumers paid for beef.
Copied from the official notice. Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- You could get
- A share of the fund $87.5 million fund, split among everyone who files.
Source
“This payment will be proportional to the amount of included beef you purchased during the class period.”
From the court record: Order granting final approval of the Cargill and Tyson settlements, D. Minn. 22-3031 (copy on the settlement site). Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- Payments
- Approved, not paid yet Court approved May 27, 2026. Has it paid yet? See payment status.
Source
“All claims are being reviewed and any deficient claims will be notified and provided sufficient time to respond. This process can take time, please be patient.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ. Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- Claims
- Closed Jun 30, 2026
Source
“The deadline to submit a claim for the Cargill and Tyson Settlements passed on June 30, 2026.”
From the administrator site: Official FAQ. Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- Who can file
- Bought beef cuts in a listed state, Aug 2014 to Dec 2019
Source
“beef from Defendants (whether fresh or frozen) made from chuck, loin, rib or round primal cuts. ... Excluded from the class are Defendants, the officers, directors or employees of any Defendant”
From the court record: Order granting final approval of the Cargill and Tyson settlements, D. Minn. 22-3031 (copy on the settlement site). Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
- Where
- 26 states and D.C.: check yours
Source
“The Repealer Jurisdictions are: 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.”
From the court record: Order granting final approval of the Cargill and Tyson settlements, D. Minn. 22-3031 (copy on the settlement site). Last compared Nov 4, 2026.
Quick answers
How much is the Beef antitrust, Tyson and Cargill settlement payout?
A share of the fund. $87.5 million fund, split among everyone who files.
Can I still file a claim for the Beef antitrust, Tyson and Cargill settlement?
No. Claims closed on Jun 30, 2026.
When is the Beef antitrust, Tyson and Cargill settlement payout date?
Court approved May 27, 2026.
Is the Beef antitrust, Tyson and Cargill settlement legit?
The settlement administrator (the company that handles claims) is Epiq, and the official site is www.overchargedforbeef.com. Real notices point there; if a link in a message goes anywhere else, do not use it.
The official site never asks you to pay to file.
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Case details
- Case
- In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation (Consumer Indirect Purchaser Plaintiffs; Tyson and Cargill settlements)
- Court
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
- Case number
- 0:22-md-3031
- Administrator
- Epiq
- Official site
- www.overchargedforbeef.com
- Settlement fund
- $87.5 million ($55 million from Tyson and $32.5 million from Cargill)
- Full payout terms
- Share of $87.5M after fees, by beef boughtA pro rata cash payment, proportional to the amount of included beef bought during the class period, from the settlement funds after fees, costs and administration.
- States
- 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, Wisconsin
Other dates
- Opt-out (exclusion) deadline
- (passed) source document
- Objection deadline
- (passed) source document
- Final approval hearing
- (passed) source document
- Final approval granted
- From the court order we read.From the signed final approval order dated May 27, 2026, posted on the settlement site; no appeal is mentioned on the site and the docket was not checked. Source: court record
The court’s exact words
All persons and entities who indirectly purchased for personal consumption one or more of the following beef products in the Repealer Jurisdictions between August 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019: beef from Defendants (whether fresh or frozen) made from chuck, loin, rib or round primal cuts.
Quoted from the official notice. Read the notice for the full definition.
Our notes: Covers fresh or frozen beef from chuck, loin, rib or round primal cuts, from the defendants, bought indirectly (for example at a grocery store) for personal use in 26 listed states or D.C., August 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019. Premium, specialty and processed beef is not included (USDA Prime, organic, 100% grass-fed, Wagyu, American-Style Kobe, NAE, antibiotic-free, kosher, halal, certified humane, ground, marinated, seasoned, flavored, breaded or cooked).
You may be included if you bought fresh or frozen chuck, loin, rib or round beef for personal use, Aug. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2019.
It covers beef from the defendants bought indirectly (for example at a grocery store) in 26 listed states or D.C.
You are not included if the beef was premium, specialty or processed (such as Prime, organic, kosher, halal, ground or seasoned).
Sources and checks (3)
Every fact people act on was copied from the official source and compared with it. How we check
- Official settlement site home page (Epiq) administrator site
- Official FAQ administrator site
- Order granting final approval of the Cargill and Tyson settlements, D. Minn. 22-3031 (copy on the settlement site) court record
What changedLast change Nov 4, 2026
- Payment-status page created. The court granted final approval on May 27, 2026; the administrator says all claims are being reviewed and gives no payment date. source document
Questions
I already filed. What now?
If your claim was filed on time and accepted, it is in the pool. The administrator pays, usually after final approval and any appeals. Contact the administrator with your claim ID if something looks wrong. Never pay anyone to check on a claim.