$100M Pilgrim's Pride Settlement: What Farm Families Need to Know
The case, Broiler Chicken Grower Antitrust Litigation, dates back seven years and has already been settled by other major US meatpackers Tyson Foods, Sanderson Farms, Koch Foods and Perdue Foods.
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Hey Mama Bears!
Today's update is about a significant settlement that affects many farming families across America: a $100 million settlement involving Pilgrim's Pride and broiler chicken growers. As moms who care about supporting our farming communities, we want to make sure you have all the details you need.
🚨 QUICK BRIEF
Settlement Amount: $100 million
Claim Deadline: April 17, 2025
Who Qualifies: U.S. broiler chicken growers paid by defendants between Jan 27, 2013 - Dec 31, 2019
Key Issue: Alleged conspiracy to reduce payments to chicken growers
🌾 WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?
Let's break this down mom-to-mom: Pilgrim's Pride and other companies allegedly worked together to artificially lower the payments made to farmers who raise broiler chickens. This potentially violated federal antitrust laws and the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921.
💰 SHOW ME THE MONEY: COMPENSATION DETAILS
As moms who understand the importance of family finances, here's what you need to know about the payout:
Your payment will be proportional to the total payments you received during the class period
The more you were paid for broiler grow-out services during this time, the larger your potential settlement
Approximately 24,000 farmers nationwide may be eligible
📝 DOCUMENTATION NEEDED
Here's what you'll need (organized the way we wish our kids would keep their rooms!):
Option 1 - Full Documentation:
Settlement sheets for your broiler flocks
Year-end accounting statements from your integrator
Option 2 - Basic Information:
Years you provided broiler grow-out services
Company names you worked with
Number of farms operated
Number of flocks grown per year
🤔 MOM-TO-MOM INSIGHTS
As busy moms who love helping others, here's what stands out to us:
This settlement acknowledges the challenges faced by family farms
The documentation requirements are flexible, which is great for busy families
The deadline gives plenty of time to gather documentation and file
✍️ HOW TO FILE YOUR CLAIM
Visit the Chicken Settlement website
Check if you received a pre-populated claim form
If yes, and information is correct: You're all set!
If no or information is wrong: Submit a new claim form
Gather your documentation
Submit before April 17, 2025
💡 BUSY MOM HACK
Create a folder (physical or digital) NOW to collect all your documentation. Between soccer practice and meal prep, you'll thank yourself later for staying organized!
🚫 IMPORTANT WARNING
We care about our community, so we need to emphasize: be completely truthful in your claim. False claims are filed under penalty of perjury and can have serious consequences.
🤝 COMMUNITY SUPPORT
We know how important community is. Share this information with other farm families who might qualify. Have questions? Drop them in the comments below. While we can't provide specific legal advice, we're happy to clarify the information shared here.
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Remember: This post is for informational purposes only. The settlement details are based on publicly available information. For legal advice, please consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction. Did this help you? Share it with another farming family who might benefit!