Have you bought chicken in the last decade? You could receive payment

(Gray News): People who bought chicken products between 2009 and 2020 could be involved in a $ 181 million deal for an alleged overhead.

The class action lawsuit for antitrust lawsuits over chicken nuggets alleges that several companies conspired to stabilize the price and supply of chicken, which would violate several state and federal antitrust and antitrust laws.

The dress covers fresh or frozen raw chicken, whole birds purchased inside a package or pieces of “white meat” sold by Fieldale, George’s, Mar-Jac, Peco, Pilgrim’s and Tyson between January 1, 2009 and January 31, 2009. of December. , 2020.

The agreement does not include the admission of guilt for companies. Dozens of other chicken processors are included in the demand, but not in the deal.

Chicken products marked as halal, kosher, free-range or organic are not included in the settlement.

Anyone who has purchased eligible products can file a claim online until December 31, 2022.

The site does not provide any specific information about potential dollar amounts that people may receive.

The deal has yet to be approved by a judge. A hearing is scheduled for Dec. 20.

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