Pork Price-Fixing $117M Settlement - File Your Claim by Oct 29

Quick Facts

Settlement fund: $117.065 million

Claim deadline: October 29, 2026

No proof required: Yes, no receipts or notice ID needed to file

Estimated payout: Not yet announced; pro rata based on purchases

Who qualifies: Consumers who bought raw pork or bacon at a store in 23 states or Washington, D.C., between June 28, 2014 and June 30, 2018

Shoppers who bought pork or bacon at the grocery store between 2014 and 2018 may be eligible for a share of a $117.065 million pork price-fixing settlement. Tyson, Clemens, Seaboard, Hormel and Triumph agreed to pay to resolve claims that pork processors worked together to inflate prices. Claims must be filed by October 29, 2026.

What Is the Pork Price-Fixing Settlement About?

The case, In re Pork Antitrust Litigation (Consumer Indirect Purchaser Plaintiffs), Case No. 0:18-cv-1776, is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota before Judge John R. Tunheim.

Plaintiffs allege that major pork processors limited supply and raised prices by sharing data through the benchmarking service Agri Stats, restraining production and using exports to tighten the domestic market. The companies deny all wrongdoing, and the court has not ruled that any defendant broke the law.

This round settles claims against the last six defendants. Tyson is paying $85 million, Clemens $13.5 million, Seaboard $10 million, Hormel $4.465 million and Triumph $4.1 million. Agri Stats agreed to business-practice reforms but no cash. Earlier settlements with JBS and Smithfield closed to claims on April 22, 2026.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible if you bought pork for personal use, not directly from a processor, between June 28, 2014 and June 30, 2018, in one of these jurisdictions: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah or West Virginia.

Covered products are raw bacon and fresh or frozen raw pork cuts from bellies, loins, shoulders, ribs and chops. Pork labeled organic or "no antibiotics ever" is excluded, as is any non-bacon product that is marinated, seasoned, flavored or breaded. The official site has a product lookup tool.

How Much Will You Get?

Payments are pro rata, meaning each claimant's share is proportional to the amount of pork they report buying. Attorneys' fees (up to one-third), litigation expenses and administration costs come out of the fund first. No per-person estimate has been published. The exact amount depends on the number of valid claims filed.

How to File a Claim

1. Go to the official claim page at overchargedforpork.com/Home/SubmitClaim.
2. Enter your contact details and the state where you bought pork.
3. Estimate your pork purchases during the class period.
4. Choose a payment method and sign the attestation.
5. Submit by October 29, 2026. Mailed claims must be postmarked by that date to: Consumer Indirect Pork Litigation, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 4000, Portland, OR 97208-4000.

Questions go to the administrator at 1-888-287-5434 or admin@OverchargedForPork.com.

Important Deadlines

• Claim, opt-out and objection deadline: October 29, 2026
• Final approval hearing: December 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m. CST
• Expected payment: After final approval and any appeals; no date announced

This settlement does not require an attorney. Filing is free.

Sources: Official settlement website · Official FAQ