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McCurtain County Poultry Producers Win Round Against Tyson
Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:25:23 CDTAfter three weeks - a jury in McCurtain County, Oklahoma ruled that Tyson Foods must pay 10 poultry producers due to deceptive and coercive business practices. More than 50 chicken growers claimed Tyson used its economic powers to persuade them into growing chickens at a low cost. According to the attorney for the producers - they will receive about 4.79-million dollars in damages and about half that much in punitive damages. Tyson plans to appeal the ruling - reportedly stating it has strong and numerous grounds on which to appeal.
R-CALF USA was pleased with the ruling - with CEO Bill Bullard stating the courts are beginning to recognize how the power wielded by multinational packers is disrupting market competition and forcing tens of thousands of farmers and ranchers out of business. Bullard is hopeful the Oklahoma decision will build momentum in D.C. to take steps to restore competition in livestock markets.
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