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AgFeed Industries, Inc., Songyan Li, Junhong Xiong, Selina Jin, Shaobo Ouyang, K. Ivan Gothner and Edward Pazdro
Court case: Securities and Exchange Commission v. AgFeed Industries, Inc., et al.
AgFeed Industries and its executives were hit with an $18,000,000.00 disgorgement judgment over securities fraud. If you bought AgFeed common stock between March 14, 2008 and December 19, 2011 and lost money, you may have a claim against that fund.
Investors who purchased or acquired AgFeed common stock from March 14, 2008 through December 19, 2011 and suffered a loss according to the Distribution Plan. Payout: Class 5B equity holders from an $18,000,000.00 disgorgement judgment. Proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: March 31, 2017. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you purchased or acquired AgFeed Industries common stock at any point between March 14, 2008 and December 19, 2011, and you suffered a loss as defined by the Distribution Plan.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Investors who purchased or acquired AgFeed common stock from March 14, 2008 through December 19, 2011 and suffered a loss according to the Distribution Plan.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
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Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- The filing deadline is firm — the notice requires claims be "postmarked no later than March 31, 2017"; anything arriving after that date will not be accepted.
- Only a portion of the total disgorgement judgment flows to Class 5B equity holders (investors) — the Distribution Plan governs exactly how your share is calculated, so read those instructions carefully before submitting.
- Use only the official site www.SECvAgFeedDistributionFund.com or the SEC.gov case page. Investors harmed by securities fraud are frequently targeted by follow-on scam recovery schemes.
- If you held AgFeed shares through a broker in street name, your broker holds the trade confirmations — request them early, as gathering records from years past can take time.
- Investors who had an approved class action claim but show zero eligible loss under the Distribution Plan must file a new claim or they receive nothing.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record does not currently have an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Check the official settlement site for the current status — this record has no open public claim form right now.
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2If you already filed, watch the payment status on this record and on the official source; payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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3Never pay anyone to release a settlement payment — administrators do not charge fees.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete You are here
Distribution is complete; payments have been issued.
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- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Claim deadline
March 31, 2017
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Investors who purchased or acquired AgFeed common stock from March 14, 2008 through December 19, 2011 and suffered a loss according to the Distribution Plan.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Yes
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The proof of claim filing deadline is "postmarked no later than March 31, 2017."
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Class 5B equity holders from an $18,000,000.00 disgorgement judgment.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Epiq
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
March 14, 2008
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
December 19, 2011
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
3:14-cv-00663
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Case name
Securities and Exchange Commission v. AgFeed Industries, Inc., et al.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Number: 3:14-cv-00663 Defendant: AgFeed Industries, Inc.
Common questions
Is the AgFeed Industries, Inc., Songyan Li, Junhong Xiong, Selina Jin, Shaobo Ouyang, K. Ivan Gothner and Edward Pazdro settlement legitimate?
Yes — the AgFeed Industries, Inc., Songyan Li, Junhong Xiong, Selina Jin, Shaobo Ouyang, K. Ivan Gothner and Edward Pazdro settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Epiq under case 3:14-cv-00663 in United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. File only through the official settlement website (www.secvagfeeddistributionfund.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Investors who purchased or acquired AgFeed common stock from March 14, 2008 through December 19, 2011 and suffered a loss according to the Distribution Plan.
How much can I get from the AgFeed Industries, Inc., Songyan Li, Junhong Xiong, Selina Jin, Shaobo Ouyang, K. Ivan Gothner and Edward Pazdro settlement?
Class 5B equity holders from an $18,000,000.00 disgorgement judgment. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is March 31, 2017. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will AgFeed Industries, Inc., Songyan Li, Junhong Xiong, Selina Jin, Shaobo Ouyang, K. Ivan Gothner and Edward Pazdro pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official AgFeed Industries, Inc., Songyan Li, Junhong Xiong, Selina Jin, Shaobo Ouyang, K. Ivan Gothner and Edward Pazdro claim form?
No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (Mar 31, 2017) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Who is covered by this settlement?
Anyone who purchased or acquired AgFeed Industries common stock between March 14, 2008 and December 19, 2011 and suffered a loss under the Distribution Plan.
What was the deadline to file a claim?
The claim deadline was March 31, 2017. If you missed it, the claims period has closed.
How much could I receive?
Your payment comes from the $18,000,000.00 disgorgement judgment and is distributed to Class 5B equity holders under the Distribution Plan — the exact amount depends on your documented losses relative to all valid claims filed.
What documentation do I need?
Proof of your AgFeed stock purchases and resulting losses — brokerage account statements or trade confirmations covering the March 2008 through December 2011 period should do it.
Where to act
There is no open public claim form for this record right now. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (Epiq).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Claims are filed by class members themselves, on the official form. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.