Tyson Foods and Cargill Beef $87.5M Class Action Settlement: How to File
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Updated: May 25, 2026
Tyson Foods and Cargill have agreed to pay a combined $87.5 million to settle antitrust claims alleging the beef industry’s biggest processors conspired to keep grocery store prices artificially high.
If you bought beef at a supermarket between 2014 and 2019, you may be eligible to file a claim before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
Settlement Payment Amounts
The Tyson Foods and Cargill beef price-fixing class action settlement totals $87.5 million: $55 million from Tyson Foods and $32.5 million from Cargill. How much any individual claimant receives depends on the total number of approved claims submitted.
As with most class actions, the exact payout per person won’t be finalized until after the Claim deadline passes and all submissions are reviewed.
For the full payout breakdown and settlement documents, visit the official settlement website.
Are You Eligible?
The settlement covers consumers who bought beef at a grocery store or supermarket — not directly from Tyson, Cargill, or any other defendant — for personal use during the class period.
The settlement defines class members as individuals who:
- Indirectly purchased beef (fresh or frozen) made from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts for personal consumption between August 1, 2014, and December 31, 2019
- Bought the beef at a grocery store or supermarket, not directly from one of the defendants
- Made your purchase in one of the following states or 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, or Wisconsin
Not sure about your settlement eligibility? Check the full details on the Official settlement page.
Key Details
No receipts or purchase records are required to file a claim in this settlement.
You’ll still need to certify that the information on your claim form is accurate, providing false or misleading information can result in denial. Court-approved no-proof settlements are a recognized and common feature of consumer class actions.
Final payment won’t happen until Judge John R. Tunheim grants final approval. The fairness hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026, and payments typically follow several months after the claim deadline.
For a sense of the full timeline, class action lawsuits routinely take years from filing to payment, the review and distribution process involves verifying every valid claim that comes in.
Our Take
At $87.5 million, this settlement fund is dramatically larger than the median for open consumer protection settlements on our site (median: $2,900,000).
That’s a meaningful pool, but keep in mind that attorneys’ fees of up to $29,166,667, expenses of up to $15,000,000, and class representative service awards will all be deducted before anything reaches class members.
There are currently 69 open settlements listed on The Class Action Lawsuit with deadlines in the next 30 days. Keeping track of those dates matters, once a deadline passes, the window to file closes.
The Case Behind the Settlement
Filed as an antitrust Class action in the U.S.
District Court for the District of Minnesota (Case No. 0:22-md-3031), this lawsuit alleges that several major beef processors, including JBS, Cargill, National Beef, and Tyson Foods, entered into a market allocation agreement and stopped competing against each other for market share. Plaintiffs claim the arrangement was designed to inflate profit margins and drive up the prices that ordinary consumers paid at grocery stores between August 2014 and December 2019.
Tyson Foods agreed to pay $55 million and Cargill agreed to pay $32.5 million to resolve the claims against them. Both companies also agreed to certain non-monetary relief, though neither has admitted wrongdoing and the court has not ruled that any defendant acted unlawfully.
JBS and National Beef have not settled and remain defendants in the ongoing litigation. Judge John R. Tunheim is overseeing the case, with a Fairness hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026. For more details, visit the official settlement website.
Court records identify this case as In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 0:22-md-3031, United States District Court, District of Minnesota.
Steps to File
There are two ways to submit a claim in the Tyson Foods and Cargill beef price-fixing settlement: online or by mail. Both methods have the same June 30, 2026 deadline.
Claim Online
- Visit the Official settlement claim site and go to the online Claim form.
- Complete Section I with your personal or business information.
- Answer the purchase questions in Section II, you do not need receipts or documentation at this stage.
- Select your preferred payment method in Section III (options include PayPal, Venmo, Amazon, Starbucks, Instacart, or a mailed check).
- Sign, certify, and submit your claim by June 30, 2026.
Claim by Mail
- Download the English claim form from the Official settlement website.
- Complete all four sections and sign the certification.
- Mail the completed form to: Consumer Indirect Beef Litigation, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 3605, Portland, OR 97208-3605.
- Your form must be Postmarked by June 30, 2026.
Ready to file a claim? Head to The official settlement claim form to get started.
Filing a class action claim for the first time? This guide covers what you should know: What Proof Do You Need to File a Class Action Claim?
When to File a Claim
The settlement deadline is June 30, 2026.
As of today, that is 62 days from now.
Other key dates class members should know:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opt-Out Deadline | March 30, 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | March 30, 2026 |
| Final Approval Hearing | May 26, 2026 |
| Claim Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
Who Is the Settlement Administrator?
The Settlement administrator for this case (Case No. 0:22-md-3031) is Epiq Global. You can reach them by phone at 1-877-283-8711 or email at Info@overchargedforbeef.com.
Mailing address:
Consumer Indirect Beef Litigation
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 3605
Portland, OR 97208-3605
The Tyson Foods and Cargill settlement page has the Claim form and full case details.
What You Need to Know About the Tyson Foods and Cargill Settlement
How much money can I get from the Tyson Foods and Cargill settlement?
Payouts vary based on the total number of valid claims filed. The final amount per claimant won’t be calculated until after the June 30, 2026 deadline and the claim review process is complete.
What is the Tyson Foods and Cargill class action settlement?
It’s an $87.5 million antitrust settlement resolving allegations that Tyson Foods and Cargill, along with other major beef processors, coordinated to suppress competition and inflate beef prices paid by ordinary grocery shoppers between 2014 and 2019. Tyson is contributing $55 million and Cargill is contributing $32.5 million.
How do I file a claim in the Tyson Foods and Cargill settlement?
You can file online at the Official settlement claim site or by mailing a completed claim form to Consumer Indirect Beef Litigation, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 3605, Portland, OR 97208-3605.
Either way, your submission must be received or postmarked by June 30, 2026. No receipts are required, just complete all sections and sign the certification.
Who is eligible to file a claim in the Tyson Foods and Cargill settlement?
Consumers who indirectly purchased eligible fresh or frozen beef products for personal use between August 1, 2014, and December 31, 2019, at a grocery store or supermarket in one of the 27 covered states and jurisdictions listed in the eligibility section above.
More Consumer Protection Class Action Settlements
There are other consumer protection class action settlements currently accepting claims. You may want to check your eligibility for these as well:
Discussion
Disclaimer
The information on this website is free to access and provided for educational purposes only — it does not constitute legal advice. Settlement details and deadlines are subject to change. Always refer to the official settlement website or consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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