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Tyson, Cargill beef price-fixing
Court case: In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation
If you bought fresh or frozen beef at a grocery store in one of 27 states between August 2014 and December 2019, you're likely covered by this $87.5 million settlement against Tyson and Cargill for allegedly fixing beef prices. You do need to file a claim before June 30, 2026, but you don't have to dig up old receipts.
Consumers who purchased fresh or frozen beef from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts between Aug. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2019 in 27 specified states or D.C. for personal consumption (not resale). Payout: Pro rata share based on purchases from remaining funds after deductions. No proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: June 30, 2026. 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 bought fresh or frozen beef cuts (chuck, loin, rib, or round) at retail for personal use, not for resale, between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019, and you lived in or shopped in one of these states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, 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, or Washington D.C.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Consumers who purchased fresh or frozen beef from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts between Aug. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2019 in 27 specified states or D.C. for personal consumption (not resale).
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 No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- The exclusion deadline (March 30, 2026) has already passed — you can no longer opt out of the settlement, so filing a claim is your only path to any recovery.
- The claim site (overchargedforbeef.com) requires account creation — don't mistake a login error for an ineligibility issue, just create a new account.
- No proof is required now, but the notice states documentation may be requested later — so if you have any old grocery receipts, bank statements, or loyalty-card records covering 2014–2019, hold onto them.
- Payment goes only to claimants; there is no automatic payout, so skipping the form means getting 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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- 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
June 30, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who purchased fresh or frozen beef from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts between Aug. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2019 in 27 specified states or D.C. for personal consumption (not resale).
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Eligibility: Consumers who purchased fresh or frozen beef from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts between Aug. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2019 in 27 specified states or D.C. for personal consumption (not resale).
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Proof Required: No Proof — claimants estimate purchases; documentation may be requested later.
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Payment status
Claim period open
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Pro rata share based on purchases from remaining funds after deductions
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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Opt-out deadline
March 30, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
August 1, 2014
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
December 31, 2019
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
0:22-md-3031 (JRT/JFD)
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Tyson, Cargill beef price-fixing settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Tyson, Cargill beef price-fixing settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Epiq. File only through the official settlement website (www.overchargedforbeef.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?
Consumers who purchased fresh or frozen beef from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts between Aug. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2019 in 27 specified states or D.C. for personal consumption (not resale).
How much can I get from the Tyson, Cargill beef price-fixing settlement?
Pro rata share based on purchases from remaining funds after deductions. 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 June 30, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
When will Tyson, Cargill beef price-fixing pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Tyson, Cargill beef price-fixing claim form?
This record does not currently have an open public claim form. Check the official settlement site for current instructions. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Do I need receipts to file?
No, receipts are optional. You can submit a claim without any documentation. That said, if you do have old grocery receipts, loyalty card records, or other purchase history, including them could mean a higher payment.
What counts as an eligible beef purchase?
Fresh or frozen beef from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts bought at a retailer (grocery store, warehouse club, etc.) for your own household use — not for a business or resale — between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019.
How much will I actually get?
It depends on how many claims are filed and how much purchase documentation you provide. The total fund is $87.5 million, and individual payouts will vary based on those factors.
What if I moved or shopped in multiple states?
What matters is where you made the purchases. If you bought beef in any of the 27 covered states or D.C. during the class period, those purchases count, even if you've since moved.
What happens if I miss the June 30, 2026 deadline?
You won't be able to file a claim and collect any money from this settlement. The deadline is firm, so it's worth filing soon.
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.
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source. ×2
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.