Who is eligible for the Chicken Settlement?

Consumers who purchased fresh or frozen raw chicken products (excluding deli or restaurant purchases) in eligible states between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2020, are eligible.

How much money can I get?

Payouts vary by location and number of claims, but estimated amounts range from $5 to $50+ depending on purchase history and state.

Do I need a receipt or proof of purchase?

No proof is required to file in eligible states. You must certify your purchases under penalty of perjury.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

The deadline to submit a claim is July 31, 2025.

Where can I file my claim?

You can file your claim through OpenClassActions.com which links directly to the claim form.

$203.35M Chicken Price Fixing Class Action Settlement

Updated: November 29, 2025

Settlement Status: Awaiting Payment Approval

Estimated Payout: Pro Rated

Chicken Price Class Action Settlement - Update February 2026

The Court has finalized review of all remaining settlements for the End-User Consumer Class, totaling $203.35 million. A ruling was issued, reducing attorney fees from 33% to 26.6%, increasing the net payout to consumers by roughly $9 million. No further objections or appeals remain, clearing the path for disbursements. Consumers who submitted valid claims will receive pro rata payments, with no further action required unless contacted by the administrator.

With all settlements now approved and litigation concluded, the only steps remaining are administrative: final audit of claims, processing of payment batches, and issuance of checks or digital payouts. Although no payment date has been formally announced, distributions are expected to begin in 2026. Updates will be posted here.

What is the Chicken Prices Settlement?

If you purchased raw chicken in certain states in the U.S. between January 1, 2012 and July 31, 2019 you may be eligible to receive significant compensation from a large number of class action settlements over chicken price manipulation that affected American grocery bills. The chicken class action lawsuit settlement is a result of allegations that some of the largest chicken producers in the United States colluded to fix prices and inflate the cost of chicken products, resulting in consumers paying more than they should have for their chicken purchases.

The total $203.35 million chicken class action lawsuit settlement was agreed upon over allegations of price meddling of chicken products by some of the largest chicken producers in the United States, although they did not admit to any wrongdoing. No proof of purchase is required to receive a payout from this settlement at the time of filing a claim.

If you purchased any chicken or chicken products from January 1, 2012, through July 31, 2019 you can be eligible to receive a cash payout from a collection of chicken and broiler chicken lawsuits, resulting in class action lawsuits totaling a $203,350,000 settlement fund to be distributed. Keep checking this site to see when the established claim form deadline will be.

The full list of States that qualify are included below. The settlement involves multiple companies who have been accused of unfair price fixing monopoly and oligopoly business practices resulting from conspiring to rip off ordinary consumers. Companies involved in this that have agreed to settle are some of the biggest food producers in the United States:

• Tyson Foods
• Fieldale Farms
• George's
• Mar-Jac
• Peco
• Pilgrim's

The combined $203,350,000 settlement fund includes new settlements worth $22.5 million as of February 2026 with the following additional chicken producers: Norman W. Fries (Claxton Poultry Farms), Foster Farms, Foster Poultry Farms, Harrison Poultry, House of Raeford Farms, JCG Foods of Alabama, JCG Foods of Georgia, Koch Foods, Koch Meat Co., Mountaire Farms, Mountaire Farms of Delaware, O.K. Foods, O.K. Farms, O.K. Industries, Perdue Farms, Perdue Foods, Sanderson Farms (including its Foods, Processing, and Production Divisions), Wayne Farms, Simmons Foods, and Simmons Prepared Foods.

What Does the Chicken Settlement Provide?

The companies involved are each contributing funds to the chicken class action settlement fund, as decided by the Court. Once and if the Court proceeds with final approval for the settlement, the breakdown of funds by company is stated as follows by the chicken class action administrators:

• Tyson Foods will pay $99,000,000,
• Pilgrim's will pay $75,000,000,
• George's will pay $1,900,000,
• Peco will pay $1,900,000,
• Fieldale will pay $1,700,000,
• Mar-Jac will pay $1,000,000.

Chicken Class Action - Update

The Chicken Price Fixing Consumer Settlement is closed to new claims. The claim deadline was July 31, 2025. The Court must finish the approval process and any appeals must be resolved before payments are issued. No exact payment date has been announced yet. For official updates, check OverChargedForChicken.com.

When Will Payments Be Sent?

Payments will be distributed after the Court gives final approval and after any appeals are resolved. The administrator has not announced a payment date. Watch the official site for updates.

Can I Still File a Claim?

No. The claim period is closed. Claims had to be submitted by July 31, 2025.

I Filed a Claim Already. Do I Need to Do Anything Else?

No. If you submitted a valid claim before the deadline, you are in the review queue. The administrator may contact you only if additional information is needed.

How Much Money Will I Receive?

Payments are pro rata. Your amount depends on your eligible purchases and the total number of valid claims. There is no fixed per person payment.

How Will I Receive My Payment?

The administrator will send payments using the method announced for the program, which may include digital options or a mailed check. If a payment method choice was part of your claim, the administrator will use the information you provided.

Do I Need Proof of Purchase?

Receipts were not required at the time of filing, but the administrator could request verification during review. If you still have receipts or loyalty records, keep them until payments are issued.

What Products and Dates Were Covered?

Fresh or frozen raw chicken products such as whole birds, cut up birds in a package, breasts, and wings. Purchases had to be in a covered state during the class period described on the official site.

Why Were These Settlements Reached?

Plaintiffs alleged that major producers conspired to restrict supply and fix prices, causing consumers to overpay. The companies deny wrongdoing but agreed to settle.

How Are Payments Calculated?

The net settlement fund is divided among valid claimants based on purchase information and claim volume after fees, costs, and taxes, if any. This is called a pro rata distribution.

What If My Claim Is Flagged or Needs More Info?

Respond promptly to any email or letter from the administrator. If you do not respond by the deadline given in that notice, your claim could be reduced or rejected.

How Will I Know the Appeal Status or Payment Timing?

Check the official site's Updates, FAQ, or Important Documents sections. You can also look for new notices from the administrator. Link: Important Documents.

What If I Missed the Deadline?

You cannot file now for this settlement. You can still watch for other consumer settlements that may fit your purchases.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:

How Do I Qualify?

You are a Class Member of the Chicken Settlement if you purchased fresh or frozen raw chicken which is defined as whole birds (with or without giblets), whole cut-up birds purchased within a package, or “white meat” parts including breasts and wings (or cuts containing a combination of any of these). The qualifying chicken must have been purchased in one of the following states any time from January 1, 2009 through July 31, 2019:

Qualifying States
California
District of Columbia
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Utah
Wisconsin

Please note that those purchased made in Rhode Island only qualify if they were made after July 15, 2013.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:

How Do I Claim a Payout?

To be eligible to receive a payment from the $203.35 million chicken prices class action settlement, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form electronically, linked below, if you believe that you are a qualified claimant. Please note that if you already filed a claim form, any new settlements will be paid out to you automatically. You do not need to file a new claim form. You can also submit a paper claim form to the chicken class action settlement administrator.

Why was the Chicken Class Action Lawsuit Filed?

The lawsuit was filed because chicken purchasers allege that large chicken farms and retailers conspired to restrict the supply of, and fix, raise, and stabilize the price of chicken in violation of federal and state consumer and antitrust laws.

When is the class action settlement payment date?

Payments will be distributed after the Court grants final approval and any objections or appeals are resolved. The exact date is uncertain. Check back here on OpenClassActions to see when the deadlines and payout dates will be updated, pending final approval by the class action Court.

Filing Class Action Lawsuit Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions.com is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.