What is this about?
If you purchased chicken products you may be eligible to participate in one or two class actions settlements.Did you purchase one of the following chicken products for personal use in the United States from January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2020: fresh or frozen raw chicken defined as whole birds (with or without giblets), whole cut-up birds purchased within a package, or “white meat” parts including breasts and wings (or cuts containing a combination of these)?
This class action alleges Defendants and their co-conspirators conspired and combined to fix, raise, maintain, and stabilize the price of Chicken products, as of January 1, 2009, with the intent and expected result of increasing prices of Chicken or Pork products in the United States, in violation of federal and state consumer and antitrust laws. Defendants deny these allegations.
Chicken Price Fixing
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Claim Period Begins September 11, 2021
Exclusion Deadline April 4, 2023
Claim Period Extends Through June 30, 2024
File before the deadline
Am I Included?
1: Included Dates
January 1, 2009, through April 2, 2021
2: Included States
Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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What is a class action lawsuit?
A class-action lawsuit is a lawsuit filed or defended by an individual or small group on behalf of a large group who have a similar legal claim. Class action lawsuits provide a more efficient method to recover monetary damages because they allow people to join together as a group in a single lawsuit against one or more defendants.
Who is included in these settlements?
You’re eligible to join in the settlement if you can answer yes to the following:
- Did you purchase one of the following chicken products for personal use in the United States from January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2020: fresh or frozen raw chicken defined as whole birds (with or without giblets), whole cut-up birds purchased within a package, or “white meat” parts including breasts and wings (or cuts containing a combination of these)? AND Did you purchase the chicken product while a resident of one of the following states: California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico,
What can I get?
If the settlement is approved, you may be eligible to participate in a portion of the total $276 combined settlements.
How do I get my cash payment?
In order to receive payment, you must submit a complete Claim Form no later than April 4, 2024. If your claim is approved, your payment will come by check.
How long until I get my cash payment?
You will receive your refund in the form of a PayPal or digital payment once the class has been approved.
What are some of the services that Refund Advocacy provides?
Refund Advocacy prepares and submits our clients’ claims to participate in the recoveries provided by settlement or other resolutions of class actions. Our team also assists in helping you provide any necessary supporting documentation, resolve claims questions from the Claims Administrator, and then review the recovery amount to assure the correct compensation has been received. We’ll handle the ins and outs of this process and keep you updated along the way.
Is Refund Advocacy affiliated with Class Counsel or the Claims Administrator?
No. Refund Advocacy is a private class action settlement claims recovery firm.
Does Refund Advocacy provide legal services or advice?
No. Refund Advocacy is not your attorney, does not practice law, and does not provide you with legal representation or advice. If you want legal advice or legal services, you should contact class counsel or an attorney of your choosing.
What is Refund Advocacy’s compensation?
There are no up-front fees or other costs. As detailed in our Authorization Agreement, our fees are an agreed-upon contingent commission which we will only be paid if you receive a recovery.