$85M Tyson Pork Price-Fixing Settlement - Claim Form Pending
By Steve Levine
Published: October 3, 2025
Status: Claim Form Coming Soon
Settlement Fund: $85M Total
Proof required: Pending
Tyson Pork Price-Fixing Settlement - Claim Form Pending
Consumers who purchased raw pork between June 2014 and June 2018 may soon be eligible for payments from an $85 million settlement with Tyson Foods. The court granted preliminary approval on October 1, 2025. However, notice has been deferred to reduce costs, so the claim portal is not yet open.How this Tyson settlement is different from the earlier pork settlements
The Tyson Foods $85 million dollar settlement is a new chapter in the same pork antitrust litigation, but it is not a rerun of the closed consumer claims you may remember. Two key differences matter for readers.First, timing. The earlier consumer pork settlements, like the Smithfield component, went through notice, opened a claim portal, and closed on April 2, 2024. The Tyson settlement received preliminary approval on October 1, 2025, and the judge deferred notice to save costs, so there is no claim site or deadline yet. This means consumers should watch for a separate notice and a new filing window specific to Tyson. (Top Class Actions)
Second, scope and administration. The prior consumer claim programs allowed simple sworn attestations without receipts at filing, with possible later verification by the administrator. Tyson’s claims process will be announced in a new notice. Until that notice is approved, do not assume the exact same questions or dates. We will update this page as soon as the official claim form and deadlines are published.
For reference, here are earlier pork class actions that may be confused with the new Tyson settlement:
• Old consumer pork overview on OCA
• JBS component on OCA
• Hormel and Seaboard component on OCA
Who Qualifies for a Payout?
Indirect purchasers of raw pork products such as loins, shoulders, ribs, bellies, and chops, purchased for personal use between June 29, 2014 through June 30, 2018 in the Repealer Jurisdictions. Excludes organic, no antibiotics ever pork, and marinated/flavored products (other than bacon).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 Much Can I Get Paid?
Payments are pro rata and depend on the number of valid claims and the remaining fund after court-approved fees and costs.When Will the Claim Period Open?
After the court authorizes notice and an administrator launches the official website. This is expected in 2026.When will the website and claim form be available?
The official claims website and claim form are not live yet. On October 1, 2025, the court granted preliminary approval of the $85 million Tyson pork settlement but also deferred sending out notice to class members. That means the claims process has not started. The judge instructed the parties to propose a notice plan in 2026, at which point a dedicated settlement website with filing instructions will launch.Can I file a claim now?
No. Claims cannot be filed until the court approves the notice program and the settlement administrator sets up the claim portal. At that time, you’ll be able to submit your claim online or by mail. Until then, there is no active claim form, no deadline, and no administrator collecting claims.What Is the Claim Deadline?
The deadline will be announced once notice is approved. Claim windows usually last 60 to 120 days.How Do I File a Claim?
Once open, claims may be filed online at the official settlement site or by mail with your contact information and eligibility attestation.Do I Need Proof?
In the prior consumer pork settlements, the official claim form stated that documentation was not required at the time of filing, with the caveat that the administrator could request it later. The mailed PDF claim form said: “You do not need to provide any documentation at this time. However, the Settlement Administrator may ask for additional information or documentation to support your claim.”That same approach was reflected on the consumer site and instructions pages for the pork indirect purchaser settlements and on the pork class action portal for claims guidance.
The new Tyson settlement has preliminary approval and the claim form is not live yet, so the final wording could differ. We will updates if the class action settlement notice or court documents changes this.
Who is excluded from the Tyson pork settlement?
Excluded from the settlement are Tyson and related defendants, their current and former officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates; any federal, state, or local government entity; the Court and its staff; any juror assigned to this action; and anyone who submits a valid and timely exclusion request. Purchases of organic pork, "no antibiotics ever" pork, and most marinated or flavored products other than bacon are also excluded.Which states are included?
The settlement covers indirect purchasers in the Repealer States and the District of Columbia. These are states that allow antitrust damages claims under their laws. If you lived in one of those states and bought eligible raw pork for personal use between June 29, 2014 and June 30, 2018, you may qualify. A full list will appear in the official notice.Do restaurant or business purchases qualify?
No. This settlement is for indirect purchasers who bought eligible pork products for personal or household use. Restaurant, catering, and other business purchases are not included in the $85 million Tyson pork class action lawsuit.Will I get paid automatically?
No. Payments are not expected to be automatic. You must submit a valid claim after the official claim website opens and before the claim deadline.How much did Tyson allegedly overcharge consumers?
Plaintiffs allege Tyson and other producers conspired to inflate pork prices by limiting supply. The exact overcharge per household is disputed. Settlement payments will be pro rata based on the number of valid claims and the net settlement fund after fees and costs.What happens if I do nothing?
If you do not submit a claim once the claim portal opens, you will not receive money from this settlement. Unless you opt out by the exclusion deadline in the official notice, you will be bound by the settlement and release the covered claims.When Will Payments Be Sent?
Only after final approval and processing of claims, typically several months after the claim period ends.Important Dates
Preliminary approval was granted to the new $85 million pork class action on October 1, 2025. The class action Notice plan, claim deadline, and fairness hearing are expected to be scheduled in 2026, or late 2025 at the earliest.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:Sources
• U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, *In re Pork Antitrust Litigation*, Case No. 0:18-cv-01776 (Doc. 3156)• CourtListener docket: In re Pork Antitrust Litigation
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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, check official notices when available or consult the settlement administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm. This post may contain affiliate links.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Preliminary approval granted October 1, 2025. Claim form not yet open. |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | To be announced after notice is approved |
| Settlement Amount | $85,000,000 proposed fund (Tyson) |
| Category | Antitrust / Price-Fixing |
| Estimated Payout per Person | Pro rata, depends on valid claims and fees |
| Case Number | 0:18-cv-01776-JRT-JFD |
| Case Title | In re Pork Antitrust Litigation (Consumer Indirect Purchaser Actions) |
| Court | U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota |
| Administrator | To be appointed |