Have You Bought Chicken In The Last Decade?

“A legal notice authorized by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois was posted Friday by the law firm representing the plaintiffs in the case. It states anyone who purchased chicken in the country from Jan. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2020, in several different U.S. states could be eligible to receive money — pending final approval by the court.A hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Dec. 20, 2021, to consider final approval on the settlement agreements.

Those eligible include any person or entity who purchased fresh or frozen raw chicken, whole cut-up birds purchased within a package, or “white meat” parts including breasts and wings. Chicken marketed as halal, kosher, free-range or organic is excluded from this settlement.

Eligible states include California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island (after July 15, 2013), South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin.”

“Fieldale Farms Corporation, George’s, Mar-Jac Poultry, Peco Foods, Pilgrim’s Pride, and Tyson Foods were named as defendants in the settlement. The companies have all denied any wrongdoing.

The total payout is still being determined. Consumers are urged to check their eligibility and submit a claim online by Dec. 31, 2022, at www.overchargedforchicken.com or by calling 1-877-888-5428.”