At a Glance
- $87.5 million settlement for beef buyers.
- Eligible if purchased qualifying cuts between Aug 1 2014 and Dec 31 2019 in 26 states and DC.
- Claim deadline June 30 2026; payments pending judge approval.
- Why it matters: Consumers could recover part of overcharged beef prices.
This settlement offers a chance for consumers who bought certain beef cuts in select states to recoup overcharges. The claim window closes June 30 2026, and payments will be pro-rated based on qualifying purchases.
Who Can Claim?
Eligible buyers must have purchased more than 280 cuts of beef-including chuck, loin, rib, and round primal cuts-at a grocery store or supermarket for personal consumption. The purchases must have occurred between Aug 1 2014 and Dec 31 2019 in any of the following 26 states or DC:
- Arizona, California, 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, Wisconsin
- Exclusions: premium USDA Prime, organic, 100% grass-fed, Wagyu, American-Style Kobe Beef; specialty NAE, antibiotic-free, kosher, halal, certified humane; processed ground, marinated, seasoned, flavored, breaded, or cooked beef.
- Employees or affiliates of the defendants are likely excluded.
How to Submit a Claim
Claims can be filed online or by mail before June 30 2026. The online form requires:
- Name, address, email, phone
- Confirmation of qualifying purchases, pounds bought, and amount spent per month
- Preferred payment method: check, PayPal, Venmo, or digital gift card (“Amazon, Instacart, Starbucks”)
Mail-in claims use the same questionnaire and must be sent to the settlement administrator.
What to Expect
Payments will be pro-rated based on the amount of qualifying beef purchased. A judge must approve the settlements, and a fairness hearing is set for May 12 2026. Any objections must be submitted by March 30 2026, which could delay payments.
| Company | Settlement Amount |
|---|---|
| Tyson Foods | $55 million |
| Cargill | $32.5 million |
| Total | $87.5 million |
Submitting a claim waives the right to sue Tyson and Cargill over the same allegations.
Key Takeaways
- $87.5 million settlement for qualifying beef buyers.
- Claims due by June 30 2026; payments pending judge approval.
- Eligible purchases: 280+ cuts between Aug 2014 and Dec 2019 in 26 states.
Consumers who meet the criteria should act quickly to secure a share of the settlement.
