Class actions

Beef: Proposed Settlements with JBS and National Beef

A settlement was reached between the Plaintiffs and Defendants, JBS USA Food Company, Swift Beef Company, JBS Packerland Inc. and JBS Canada ULC and National Beef Packing Company, LLC on November 15, 2024 and July 15, 2025 respectively. The Court heard an application to certify the case for settlement purposes and provide notice to the class on September 10, 2025. The decision is still pending.

A hearing will take place on September 10, 2026 at which the Court will decide whether the Settlement is fair and should be approved.

At the hearing on September 10, 2026 counsel for the plaintiff is also bringing an application for approval of fees and disbursements.

The class action continue against certain Cargill and Tyson defendants on behalf of all persons in Canada who purchased Beef after January 1, 2015.

The continuation of certification hearing is scheduled on September 11, 2026.

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