$203.35M Chicken Price Fixing Class Action Settlement — 2026 | Closed
Updated: April 21, 2026
Settlement Status: Awaiting Payment Approval
Estimated Payout: Pro Rated
Update — April 21, 2026:
On April 14, 2026 the court orally granted preliminary approval to the Agri Stats injunctive-relief settlement — the last open piece of the end-user consumer case. That ruling clears the final procedural hurdle before distribution of the $203.35M consumer fund. Payments are still expected sometime in 2026; no check-mail date has been announced.
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Chicken Price Class Action Settlement - Update May 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.On April 14, 2026 the court orally granted preliminary approval to the Agri Stats injunctive-relief settlement — the last open piece of the In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation end-user case. Agri Stats is the poultry-industry data vendor accused of facilitating price-fixing by aggregating and reporting sensitive pricing and production data to the major processors. The relief is conduct-based, not cash: Agri Stats must discontinue its benchmark and sales reports, anonymize and aggregate the data it shares, stop disclosing nonpublic subscriber information, conduct annual antitrust training, maintain a formal compliance program, and accept outside-counsel oversight. The same ruling also covers the parallel Agri Stats tracks in the commercial chicken, turkey and pork antitrust cases. Resolving this last track clears the final procedural hurdle before distribution of the $203.35M consumer fund. For the full breakdown, see our news update: Agri Stats Preliminary Approval Clears Final Hurdle Before $203.35M Consumer Payout.
With all settlements now approved and litigation concluded, the only steps remaining are administrative: final approval of the Agri Stats piece, 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 May 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?
No payment date has been announced. Distributions are still expected sometime in 2026. Here is the state of play as of April 21, 2026:• Claim period: closed July 31, 2025.
• Processor settlements: already finally approved.
• Attorney fees: reduced from 33% to 26.6% — roughly $9M added back to the net consumer payout.
• Agri Stats track: preliminarily approved April 14, 2026 — final approval hearing still to come.
• Check-mail date: not announced.
• Distribution window: sometime in 2026.
The remaining steps are administrative: final approval of the Agri Stats piece, final audit of claim submissions, processing of payment batches, and issuance of checks or digital payments. The administrator will announce the distribution date on the official site once those steps finish. For the full breakdown, see our news article: Chicken Settlement Update — Agri Stats Preliminary Approval.
What to do while you wait: keep the email and mailing address you used on your claim form current with the administrator — out-of-date contact info is the most common reason settlement payments bounce. Watch for email from the official administrator only. Ignore "pay to speed up your settlement" scams; there is never a fee to receive a class action payment.
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 |
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| 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.
