Interestingly, Pilgrim’s Pride sought an exit from this coverage quagmire in October, despite being named in the foundational suit. However, in a twist worthy of a legal thriller, U.S. District Judge C. Ashley Royal deemed the poultry producer too integral to be excluded, emphasizing their significant interest in both the primary suit and the coverage spat.
By March, Grange attempted to prune the entangled legal branches, proposing to dismiss several companies from the coverage action, but only under “certain terms.”
Behind Closed Doors
While the curtains seem to be drawing on this legal drama, the exact details of the settlement remain shrouded in mystery. What is known is that both Grange and its insured party, Benson’s Inc., along with several other companies and the original plaintiffs, have signed a dismissal with prejudice, signifying the end of this particular chapter.
As the dust settles, representatives of all involved parties remain tight-lipped, with no immediate comments made as of Thursday.
Legal Representation
- Grange: Rebecca E. Strickland, Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers
- Benson’s: Kevin E. Epps, Epps Holloway DeLoach & Hoipkemier LLC
- Terra Renewal: Jason T. Vuchinich & Johnathan T. Krawcheck, Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial LLC
- IsoNova: Robert S. Huestis, Blasingame Burch Garrard & Ashley PC
- Pilgrim’s Pride: Burke B. Johnson, Lueder Larkin & Hunter LLC
- Landowners: J. Kyle Califf, Califf Law Firm
