$87.5M Tyson, Cargill beef price
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed April 22, 2026
Tyson Foods and Cargill have agreed to pay a combined $87.5 million ($55M from Tyson, $32.5M from Cargill) to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the companies conspired to fix the prices of beef products, causing consumers to overpay.
The case, In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation (Case No. 0:22-MD-3031), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. If you purchased beef made from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts between August 2014 and December 2019 in one of 26 eligible states, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You purchased beef products made from chuck, loin, rib, or round primal cuts
- Purchases were made between August 1, 2014, and December 31, 2019
- You lived in one of 26 eligible states: Arizona, California, DC, 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
How Much Did It Pay?
Compensation varies based on purchase volume and total claims filed. The $87.5 million total fund will be distributed among valid claimants. Receipts are mandatory — claims without proof of purchase will be denied.
How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Visit overchargedforbeef.com to submit your claim form
- Proof of purchase is required: receipts, invoices, purchase orders, or billing statements
- For questions, contact the claims administrator at 877-283-8711 or email [email protected]
- Mail: Consumer Indirect Beef Litigation, P.O. Box 3605, Portland, OR 97208-3605
- Claims must be submitted by June 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the $87.5M Tyson, Cargill beef price?
The deadline to file a claim was Jun 30, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
Did I need documentation for the $87.5M Tyson, Cargill beef price?
Yes — this settlement required supporting documentation, and the official claim form set out what counted.
What is the Tyson Cargill beef price fixing settlement about?
Tyson Foods and Cargill agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims they conspired to artificially raise beef prices, causing consumers to pay more for beef products.
When is the deadline to file a claim for the beef price fixing settlement?
Claims must be submitted by June 30, 2026. Make sure to file before this deadline to be eligible for compensation.
Do I need receipts to prove I bought beef products?
Proof requirements are still being determined. It's recommended to gather any receipts or records of beef purchases you may have, but specific documentation requirements will be announced when the claim form is released.
Primary source: official settlement administrator — overchargedforbeef.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.
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