Beef Class Action

Proposed settlements in Canadian class actions alleging a conspiracy involving the supply and price of Beef. JBS has agreed to pay $7,498,700 and National Beef has agreed to pay $495,000. Settlement approval hearings are scheduled in Vancouver and Montreal, but claims are not open yet.

Heads up: The official settlement website says the settlement funds will not be distributed now. A future notice will explain how eligible class members can claim a share if the settlements are approved.

People in Canada who bought raw Beef for personal use or resale after January 1, 2015 may fall within the settlement classes, excluding Beef Products and Beef purchased from the food service industry. Quebec purchasers are covered by the Quebec Settlement Class.

Provinces covered

Canada-wide, BC, QC

Court / jurisdiction

British Columbia and Quebec courts

1. 1

   Watch the official case page

   Check Beef Class Action official settlement website for court notices, approval decisions, and any future claim process.
2. 2

   Keep relevant records

   Keep receipts, account statements, emails, and other records connected to the allegations while the case develops.
3. 3

   Ignore unofficial claim forms

   Do not send personal or banking information to a third-party form that is not linked by the official source.

Settlement amount

$7,993,700

Payout summary

$7,993,700 in proposed settlements: $7,498,700 from JBS and $495,000 from National Beef; claims not open

Expected payout window

Not announced; the courts will approve a future distribution process