$87.5M Consumer Beef Price Fixing Class Action Settlement is Open to Claims
By Steve Levine
Published: December 29, 2025
Status: Open to Claims
Settlement Amount: $87,500,000
Claim Form Deadline: June 30, 2026
Proof required: No receipts required for most claims
What is the Beef Price Fixing Class Action About?
You may be part of a new $87,500,000 class action settlement after allegations were raised that consumer beef prices in stores were fixed.The antitrust class action lawsuit claimed that major American beef processors, including JBS, Cargill, National Beef, and Tyson Foods, conspired which each other to stop competing for market share, raising beef prices on ordinary American consumers.
The beef price-fixing class action lawsuit says that the purpose and effect of monopolizing and agreeing not to compete for market prices was higher margins for the companies and higher prices paid by consumers for beef.
Tyson and Cargill deny wrongdoing. The Court has not ruled that the beef companies did anything wrong. The settlements are proposed and require final Court approval.
Who is Included in the Settlement?
You may be included and eligible for a payment if you indirectly purchased eligible beef products for personal consumption between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019.Indirectly purchased generally means you did not buy directly from one of the beef producers. Instead, like 99% of consumers, you bought it at a grocery store or supermarket in your everyday food purchases.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
Your payment will be a pro rata share of the settlement fund and depends on how much eligible beef you purchased during the class period and how many valid claims are approved.There is no fixed payout amount. If you bought more eligible beef than average, your payment may be higher. If you bought less, your payment may be lower.
Most everyday grocery shoppers should expect a modest payment, potentially ranging from a few dollars to several dozen dollars, depending on total claims and Court approved deductions.
Eligible Beef Products
Eligible products include beef (fresh or frozen) made from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts.Where You Must Have Purchased
The class action states purchases must have been made in one of the listed states and jurisdictions, sometimes referred to as Repealer Jurisdictions: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.
What Beef Products Are Not Included?
The class action settelment notice says these beef products are excluded if they were marketed as:• Premium: USDA Prime, organic, 100% grass-fed, Wagyu, American-Style Kobe Beef.
• Specialty: No Antibiotics Ever (NAE), antibiotic-free, kosher, halal, certified humane.
• Processed: Ground, marinated, seasoned, flavored, breaded, or cooked beef.
How to File a Claim
To receive a payment, you must submit a Claim Form with all required information by June 30, 2026. You can file online through the official settlement website or mail a claim form that is postmarked by the deadline.If you plan to file on behalf of someone else, the settlement administrator says documentation may be required to show you have authority to do so.
Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?
The beef class action lawsuit focuses on your estimated purchases during the class period. Many consumer settlements accept claims without receipts, but you should read the claim form instructions carefully and submit only truthful information. If you have documentation, you can keep it for your records in case the administrator requests follow-up.Estimated Payment
If your claim is approved, payments will be a pro rata share of the net settlement fund after Court approved deductions for administration, lawyer fees, costs, and any service awards. The notice says your payment is expected to be proportional to the amount of eligible beef you purchased during the class period. The final amount depends on total valid claims.Key Deadlines
• Claim submission deadline: June 30, 2026
• Opt out deadline: March 30, 2026
• Objection deadline: March 30, 2026
• Fairness Hearing: May 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CDT
Case Overview
The case is titled In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation. Consumer plaintiffs allege several major beef processors coordinated to limit competition and increase beef prices. Tyson and Cargill agreed to settlements totaling $87.5 million to resolve claims against them, while other defendants have not settled.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:What are my Options?
• Submit a claim to receive a payment if eligible.
• Do nothing. You will not receive a cash payment, and you will be bound by the settlements, giving up the right to sue Tyson and Cargill over the legal claims in this lawsuit later.
• Opt out by March 30, 2026 to keep your right to sue Tyson and Cargill on your own. You will not receive a payment from these settlements.
• Object by March 30, 2026 if you remain in the class and want to tell the Court why you believe the settlements are unfair.
How to Opt Out
To exclude yourself, submit a written opt out request that is postmarked by March 30, 2026. The settlement website provides instructions and an address for mailing an exclusion request. If you opt out, you will not receive money from these settlements.How to Object
To object, submit a written objection by March 30, 2026. If you stay in the settlement class and object, you will still be bound by the settlement if it is approved. If you opt out, you cannot object.Claim Form Website: OverchargedForBeef.com
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Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: www.OverchargedForBeef.com• U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 0:22-MD-3031 (JRT/JFD)
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. False claims can be rejected and may carry penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official notice or contact the settlement administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Proposed Settlement |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Settlement Amount | $87,500,000 |
| Category | Antitrust and Price Fixing |
| Estimated Payout per Person | Pro rata. Payment is proportional to eligible beef purchases during the class period |
| Case Number | 0:22-MD-3031 (JRT/JFD) |
| Case Title | In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation |
| Court | U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota |
| Fairness Hearing | May 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CDT |
| Opt Out Deadline | March 30, 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | March 30, 2026 |
| Claim Website | OverchargedForBeef Settlement Site |
| Administrator | Epiq Class Action and Claims Solutions, Inc. |