Federal Judge: Order Keeping Meatpackers Open Can’t Shield Tyson Foods in Lawsuit

A lawsuit claiming Tyson Foods’ negligence contributed to a Waterloo worker’s death is returning to state court after a federal judge rejected the company’s claims it was acting as directed by federal officials.

California Sues Seafood Companies Over Alleged Lead, Cadmium

December 31, 2020 Associated Press

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued five seafood companies on Tuesday, alleging they have sold fish that contains lead and cadmium in the state without legally required warnings.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Lawsuit Dismissed in State of Texas

August 18, 2020 Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding dismissal of the State of Texas lawsuit alleging that the Company engaged in price-gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Farmers Sue to Dissolve DFA

A small group of dairy farmers has launched a longshot lawsuit that aims to destroy the nation’s largest milk cooperative.

Trial for Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Delayed to February

A federal judge has delayed the price-fixing trial of Pilgrim’s Pride CEO Jayson Penn to next year after both prosecutors and Penn’s defense attorneys asked for more preparation time.