Despite these setbacks, the JBS settlement signals progress for ranchers seeking relief from alleged anti-competitive practices in the industry.
Legal Representation in the Case
The ranchers are represented by:
Scott & Scott Attorneys At Law LLP
Robins Kaplan LLP
Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel LLP
JBS USA is represented by:
Spencer Fane LLP – Donald G. Heeman, Jessica J. Nelson, and Randi J. Winter
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP – Sami H. Rashid, Kevin A. Janus, Michael D. Bonanno, and Jeremy D. Andersen
Bassford Remele PA – Lewis A. Remele Jr. and Christopher R. Morris
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz PC – William F. Hargens and Patrick E. Brookhouser Jr.
National Beef Packing Co. is represented by Jones Day, including Benjamin L. Ellison, Chelsea A. Bollman, Julia E. McEvoy, Michelle K. Fischer, Tiffany Lipscomb-Jackson, and Eddie Hasdoo.
Looking Ahead: Ongoing Scrutiny of Big Meat Producers
While JBS has inked an $83.5 million deal, other major industry players—including Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef—continue to face legal challenges related to alleged price-fixing in the live cattle market. The outcome of the remaining lawsuits in the MDL will determine whether further settlements or judgments are on the horizon.
