USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with J. Thomas Morrissey J. Thomas Morrissey waives his rights to a hearing and pays a civil penalty of $7,000. Industry News November 28, 2023 No Comments An AMS investigation finds J. Thomas Morrissey and a producer engaging in Unfair and Deceptive Trade practices. Read More
USDA settles case with Mid-Tex Livestock Auction LLC Mid-Tex waives its rights to a hearing and pays a penalty of $3,750. Industry News November 27, 2023 No Comments AMS investigation reveals Mid-Tex had custodial account shortages on July 12 and Aug. 15, 2022, of $168,086 and $144,201, respectively.Read More
Case highlights importance of growers’ rights to compete, switch integrators This case against Koch Foods underscores the importance of growers’ rights under the P&S Act to compete in open, competitive markets. Industry News November 16, 2023 No Comments This case highlights DOJ ATR and USDA AMS’s joint commitment to the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act.Read More
Court orders California poultry processors to stop employing children Case involves three poultry processing companies in La Puente and City of Industry and their principals. Industry News October 27, 2023 No Comments Investigators found the employers interfered with their probe by threatening and retaliating against employees.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with Zane Webb USDA enters into stipulation agreement with Zane Webb of Watson, Oklahoma. Industry News October 10, 2023 No Comments Zane Webb waives his rights to a hearing and pays a civil penalty of $2,600. Read More
Litigation recovers $1.2 million in back wages, damages from poultry processor U.S. Department of Labor finds employers denied overtime wages and tried to hide the wage theft. Industry News September 29, 2023 No Comments Department of Labor seeks current or former employees of TL Foods, Express Poultry Services or KP Poultry who believe they may be owed back wages by these employers. Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards cases USDA enters into three stipulation agreements. Industry News September 28, 2023 No Comments USDA settles cases with Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co. Inc.Read More
Federal investigators find Texas poultry processor endangered line workers Holmes Foods Inc. violates federal workplace safety regulations. Industry News September 19, 2023 No Comments Agency proposes $60,269 in penalties related to five serious violations.Read More
USDA settles Packers and Stockyard cases AMS investigations reveal failures to timely pay for livestock. Industry News September 19, 2023 No Comments USDA enters into three stipulation agreements.Read More
Investigation into teen worker's death continues DOL continues their probe into the death of a 16-year-old worker in July. Industry News September 18, 2023 No Comments U.S. Department of Labor investigators are seeking to interview employees at a Hattiesburg, Mo., poultry plant.Read More