Case Law Index Packers and Stockyards Act
September 1, 1921 – August 22, 2024
This index provides a comprehensive though not necessarily exhaustive compilation of reported and unreported federal and state court decisions involving the Packers and Stockyards Act that were decided between the dates listed above. The cases are listed in reverse chronological order. The “Text” link goes to the freely available Google Scholar text of the opinion. These listings are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for legal counsel.
SUPREME COURT
Mahon v. Stowers, 416 U.S. 100, 94 S.Ct. 1626 (1974) (bankruptcy; priorities under the PSA) Text
Butz v. Glover Livestock Comm’n Co., 411 U.S. 182, 93 S.Ct. 1455 (1973) (antitrust; violation of the PSA) Text
Denver Union Stock Yard Co. v. Producers Livestock Mktg. Ass’n, 356 U.S. 282, 78 S.Ct. 738 (1958) (validity of company’s regulation under the PSA) Text
Swift & Co. v. United States, 316 U.S. 216, 62 S.Ct. 948 (1942) (charges for shipment of livestock) Text
United States v. Morgan, 313 U.S. 409, 61 S.Ct. 999 (1941) (market agencies’ services at stockyards) Text
Armour & Co. v. Alton R. Co., 312 U.S. 195, 61 S.Ct. 498 (1941) (breach of livestock delivery contract) Text
United States v. Morgan, 307 U.S. 183, 59 S.Ct. 795 (1939) (challenging the rate order of the Sec’y of Agric.) Text
Union Stock Yard & Transit Co. of Chicago v. United States, 308 U.S. 213, 60 S.Ct. 193 (1939) (“common carrier’s” rates under the Interstate Commerce Act) Text
Morgan v. United States, 304 U.S. 1, 58 S.Ct. 773 (1938) (challenging the rate order of the Sec’y of Agric.) Text
St. Joseph Stock Yards Co. v. United States, 98 U.S. 38, 56 S.Ct. 720 (1936) (Sec’y of Agric. authority to fix stockyard rates) Text
United States v. Corrick, 298 U.S. 435, 56 S.Ct. 829 (1936) (authority to fix the rates of market agencies) Text
Acker v. United States, 298 U.S. 426, 56 S.Ct. 824 (1936) (authority to fix the rates of market agencies) Text
Morgan v. United States, 98 U.S. 468, 56 S.Ct. 906 (1936) (challenging the rate order of the Secretary of Agric.) Text
Atchison, T. & S.F. Ry. Co. v. United States, 295 U.S. 193, 55 S.Ct. 748 (1935) (transportation of livestock to public stockyards; jurisdiction of the ICC) Text
Tagg Bros. & Moorhead v. United States, 280 U.S. 420, 50 S.Ct. 220 (1930) (authority to fix the rates of market agencies) Text
United States v. Am. Livestock Comm’n Co., 279 U.S. 435, 49 S.Ct. 425 (1929) (boycott of a livestock producers’ association by livestock companies) Text
Stafford v. Wallace, 258 U.S. 495, 495 (1922) (Upholding the constitutionality of the Packers & Stockyards Act under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution) Text
FIRST CIRCUIT
In re Broiler Chicken Grower Antitrust Litig., 509 F. Supp. 3d 1359 (U.S. Jud. Pan. Mult. Lit. 2020) (Broiler chicken growers brough antitrust actions against poultry production companies under Sherman Act and PSA) Text
In re Coop de Consumidores del Noroeste, 464 B.R. 525 (Bankr. D.P.R. 2012) (timely notice; “cash sale” under PSA) Text
SECOND CIRCUIT
Abeles, Inc. v. Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC, No. 06-CV-3893 (JFB) (AKT), 2010 WL 446042 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 1, 2010) (claims of PSA violations) Text
Milton Abeles, Inc. v. Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, LLC, No. 06-CV-3893 (JFB)(AKT), 2009 WL 875553 (E.D. N.Y. Mar. 30, 2009) (refusal to pay is deceptive practice) Text
Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. v. Rotches Pork Packers, Inc., 969 F.2d 1384 (2nd Cir. 1992) (statutory trust) Text
Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. v. Bankers Trust Co., 768 F. Supp. 70 (S.D. N.Y. 1991) (insurer’s motion for attorneys’ fees) Text
United States v. Broccoli, No. 84-CR-117, 1985 U.S. Dist. Lexis 18221 (N.D. N.Y. 1985) (maintaining false records under the Packers & Stockyards Act)
United States v. Perdue Farms, Inc., 680 F.2d 277 (2nd Cir. 1982) (slaughtered poultry activities of live poultry dealers) Text
Gerace v. Utica Veal Co., 580 F. Supp. 1465 (N.D. NY. 1984) (fraudulent practices under the Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
In Re G&L Packing Co., 20 B.R. 789 (Bankr. Ct. N.D. N.Y.1982) (finding plaintiffs were cash sellers under Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
Mirotznik v. United States, 64 F.Supp. 635 (E.D. N.Y. 1946) (improper revocation of license under Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
Nostrand Poultry Mkt. Inc., v. United States, 59 F. Supp. 245 (E.D. N.Y. 1945) (motion to Dismiss violation of Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
Trunz Pork Stores, Inc. v. Wallace, 70 F.2d 688 (2nd Cir. 1934) (unfair practices and unreasonable preferences in commerce by packers) Text
THIRD CIRCUIT
Nicholas v. Snider, No. 4:18-CV-01631, 2021 WL 880499 (M.D. Pa. Mar. 9, 2021) (Plaintiffs sought to recover damages through the Packers and Stockyards Act) Text
Triple R Ranch, LLC v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, 456 F.Supp.3d 775 (N.D. W.Va. 2019) (alleged retaliation) Text
Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 475 F. App’x 438 (3d Cir. 2012) (Denied Review of fine under PSA) Text
In re CFP Liquidating Estate, 405 B.R. 694 (Bankr. D. Del. 2009) (challenging payments made impressed with PSA statutory trust) Text
Premier Pork, L.L.C. v. Westin Packaged Meats, Inc., 406 F. App’x 613 (3d Cir. 2011) (No protection for unpaid sellers of meat) Text
United States v. Great Am. Veal, Inc., 998 F. Supp. 416 (D. N.J. 1998) (civil penalties recovery) Text
First Interstate Bank of California v. Great Am. Veal., Inc., 59 B.R. 27 (Bankr. D. N.J. 1985) (bankruptcy; damages for conversion; fraudulent transfer of assets) Text
In re Arbogast & Bastian, Inc., 42 B.R. 633 (U.S. Bankr. Ct. E.D. Pa. 1984) (determination of “cash sales” under the Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
Pa. Agric. Coop. Mktg. Ass’n v. Ezra Martin Co., 495 F.Supp. 565 (M.D. Pa. 1980) (determination of the meaning of “full payment” under the Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
Heddrick v. S. Bonaccurso & Sons, Inc., 466 F.Supp. 1025 (E.D. Pa. 1978) (determination of the meaning of “packer” under the Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
Fillippo v. S. Bonaccurso & Sons, Inc., 466 F.Supp. 1008 (E.D. Pa. 1978) (recovering damages from sale of cattle) Text
Wilmington Provision Co. v. Wallace, 72 F.3d 989 (3rd Cir. 1934) (petition to set aside an order of Secretary of Agriculture) Text
FOURTH CIRCUIT
Lutz v. Case Farms, LLC, No. 520CV00103KDBDCK, 2020 WL 5111217 (W.D.N.C. Aug. 31, 2020) (Chicken growers’ contract to raise chicken violated the PSA) Text
Triple R Ranch, LLC v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 456 F. Supp. 3d 775 (N.D.W. Va. 2019) (dismissing PSA complaint for failure to state a claim) Text
M & M Poultry, Inc. v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, 281 F.Supp.3d 610 (N.D. W. Va. Dec. 2017) (finding that integrator breach a portion of contract but did not tortuously interfere with business or participate in unfair trade practices) Text
Abingdon Livestock Exch., Inc. v. Smith, 594 F.Supp.2d 688 (W.D. Va. 2009) (“dealer” within the PSA) Text
Abingdon Livestock Exch., Inc. v. Smith, No. 1:06CV00096, 2007 WL 3146504 (N.D. Va. Oct. 26, 2007) (Federal Court’s primary jurisdiction) Text
Griffin v. Smithfield Foods, Inc., 183 F.Supp.2d 824 (E.D. Va. 2002) (claim against pork packer) Text
Philson v. Goldsboro Milling Co., No. 96-2542, 1998 WL 709324 (4th Cir. 1998) (tortious termination; breach of contract; violation of state and federal laws)
Philson v. Cold Creek Farms, Inc., 947 F. Supp. 197 (E.D. N.C. 1996) (tortious termination; breach of contract; unfair or deceptive trade practices) Text
Hutto Stockyard, inc., v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 903 F.2d 299 (4th Cir. 1990) (violation of the PSA) Text
Bunting v. Perdue, Inc., 611 F. Supp. 682 (E.D. N.C. 1985) (breach of contract; violations of the PSA) Text
McClure v. Blackshere Co., 231 F. Supp. 678 (D. Md. 1964) (recovery for sold cattle) Text
United States v. Union Livestock Sales Co., Inc., 298 F.2d 755 (4th Cir. 1962) (chattel mortgage; conversion) Text
Crosse & Blackwell Co. v. FTC, 262 F.2d 600 (4th Cir. 1959) (FTC’s jurisdiction over the charges against the canner) Text
United Corp. v. FTC, 110 F.2d 473 (4th Cir. 1940) (FTC’s jurisdiction over the business of meat packers) Text
FIFTH CIRCUIT
Sanders v. Koch Foods, Inc., No. 3:19-CV-721-DPJ-FKB, 2020 WL 3621322 (S.D. Miss. July 2, 2020) (Koch’s motion is granted as to the PSA regulatory claims) Text
Hartford Fire Ins. Co. v. Dominique’s Livestock Mkt. Inc., No. 6:18-CV-00496, 2019 WL 512106 (W.D. La. Feb. 7, 2019) (Plaintiff was issued a bond pursuant to the PSA) Text
Adams v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, 182 F.Supp.3d 679 (E.D. Tex. Apr. 22, 2016) (chicken producer’s closure of its processing facilities did not violate PSA) Text
United States v. Gentry, No. 1:12CV215-SA-DAS, 2014 WL 4352094 (N.D. Miss. Sept. 2, 2014) (Overturning default judgment) Text
United States v. Gentry, No. 1:12-CV-215-SA-DAS, 2013 WL 6846001 (N.D. Miss. Dec. 30, 2013) judgment set aside, Text No. 1:12CV215-SA-DAS, 2014 WL 4352094 (N.D. Miss. Sept. 2, 2014) (injunction; civil monetary penalties) Text
In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 728 F.3d 457 (5th Cir. 2013) cert. denied sub nom. Agerton v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 134 S. Ct. 1345, 188 L. Ed. 2d 310 (2014) (anti-competitive antitrust allegation) Text
In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., No. 08-45664 DML, 2011 WL 3799835 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Aug. 26, 2011) (failure at allege a violation of PSA)
In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., No. 08-45664 DML, 2011 WL 1107118 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. Mar. 24, 2011) (unfair or deceptive practices to induce contract signing violating PSA) Text
Prestage Farms, Inc. v. Bryan Foods, Inc., No. 1:10CV32-GHD-JAD, 2011 WL 1044615, (N.D. Miss. Mar. 18, 2011) (timely payment provision) Text
In re Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., No. 08-454664 (DML), 2011 WL 771675 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. March 2, 2011) (allegations of PSA violations for plant closures) Text
City of Clinton, Ark. v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 632 F.3d 148 (5th Cir. 2010) (action against poultry processor for plant closing) Text
Wheeler v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 591 F.3d 355 (5th Cir. 2009) (anti-competitive effect is necessary for claim under PSA) Text
City of Clinton v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 653 F.Supp.2d 669 (N.D. Tex 2009) (city does not have standing under PSA) Text
City of Clinton v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 654 F.Supp.2d 536 (N.D. Tex. 2009) (claim of favorable treatment to one grower in violation of PSA) Text
U.S. v. Nour Halal Meat Distrib., Inc., 505 F.Supp.2d 275 (W.D. Pa. 2007) (failure to comply with subpoena) Text
Steed v. Sanderson Farms, Inc., Civ. No. 2:05cv02146-KS-MTP, 2006 WL 2844546 (S.D. Miss. Sept. 29, 2006) (enforceability of arbitration clause) Text
Lyng v. JDC Enterprises, 117 B.R. 268 (Bankr. S.D. Tx. 1990) (authority under PACA to order to disgorge dissipated funds) Text
Houston Avocado Co. v. Monterey House, Inc., 71 B.R. 244 (Bankr. S.D. Tx. 1986) (statutory trust claims under PACA) Text
First State of Miami v. Gothan Provision Co., Inc., 669 F.2d 1000 (5th Cir. 1982) (application of trust provisions) Text
Patton v. Archer, 590 F.2d 1319 (5th Cir. 1979) (breach of contract; attorneys’ fees) Text
Giles Lowery Stockyards, Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 565 F.2d 321 (5th Cir. 1977) (authority to set rates and charges for livestock auctions) Text
Livestock Marketers, Inc. v. United States, 558 F.2d 748 (5th Cir. 1977) (violation of PSA) Text
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Manley Cattle Co., 553 F.2d 943 (5th Cir. 1977) (claim under a cattle dealer’s bond) Text
Valley View Cattle Co. v. Iowa Beef Processors, Inc., 548 F.2d 1219 (5th Cir. 1977) (agency; action to recover the value of sold cattle) Text
United States v. W. H. Hodges & Co., Inc., 533 F.2d 276 (5th Cir. 1976) (violation of the PSA) Text
Stowers v. Mahon, 526 F.2d 1238 (5th Cir. 1976) (priority of interest) Text
United States v. Mueller, 510 F.2d 1116 (5th Cir. 1975) (violation of the PSA) Text
Miller v. Butz, 498 F.2d 1088 (5th Cir. 1974) (violation of the PSA) Text
Am. Cas. Co. of Readings v. Irvin, 426 F.2d 647 (5th Cir. 1970) (action to recover proceeds of livestock dealer’s bond; surety) Text
Davis v. United States, 427 F.2d 261 (5th Cir. 1970) (violation of the PSA; authority) Text
United States Fid. & Guar. Co. v. Quinn Bros. of Jackson, Inc., 384 F.2d 241 (5th Cir. 1967) (suit on a PSA bond; surety) Text
United States v. Marshall Durbin & Co. of Haleyville, Inc., 363 F.2d 1 (5th Cir. 1966) (violation of the PSA; authority of the Sec’y of Agric.) Text
Bowman v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 363 F.2d 81 (5th Cir. 1966) (violation of the PSA) Text
SIXTH CIRCUIT
Morris v. Tyson Chicken, Inc., 497 F. Supp. 3d 282 (W.D. Ky. 2020) (Integratory did not breach implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing by failing to compensate growers for condemned under PSA) Text
Ronald A. Chisholm, Ltd. v. Am. Cold Storage, Inc., No. 3:09-CV-00808-CRS, 2013 WL 2242648 (W.D. Ky. May 21, 2013) (sell confirmations, product price and payment provision, whether PSA is unambiguous and unenforceable) Text
Mills v. United Producers, Inc., No. 11-13148-BC, 2012 WL 3870312 (E.D. Mich. Sept. 6, 2012) (Sanctions for violating consent decisions of PSA) Text
CPC Livestock, LLC v. Fifth Third Bank, Inc., 495 B.R. 332 (W.D. Ky. 2013) (federal jurisdiction question) Text
Terry v. Tyson Farms, Inc., 604 F.3d 272 (6th Cir. 2010) (deceptive practices under the P&S Act) Text
Coblentz v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 89 F.App’x 484, (6th Cir. 2003) (suspension of dealer’s registration)
United States v. Haun, 124 F.3d 745 (6th Cir. 1997) (violation of the PSA; jurisdiction of USDA) Text
Bowling Green Livestock Market, Inc. v. Young, 206 B.R. 439 (Bankr. W.D. Ken. 1996) (action to recover the value of sold cattle) Text
Yoder v. Fox, No. 9304126 1995 U.S. App. Lexis 7825 (6th Cir. 1995) (motion to dismiss because plaintiff was not a “seller”)
Cobb v. Yeutter, 889 F.2d 724 (6th Cir. 1989) (violation of the PSA) Text
Parchman v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 852 F.2d 858 (6th Cir. 1988) (violation of the PSA) Text
Garver v. United States, 846 F.2d 1029 (6th Cir. 1988) (violation of the PSA) Text
Mayes v. Lyng, 836 F.2d 550 (6th Cir. 1987) (review of penalty imposed under Packers & Stockyards Act)
Central Trust Co. v. B & L Leasing, 669 F. Supp. 828 (S.D. Ohio 1987) (violation of the PSA) Text
D & W Food Centers, Inc., v. Block, 786 F.2d 751 (6th Cir. 1986) (authority of the Sec’y of Agric. to enforce the FMIA against a grocery store) Text
Crain v. Blue Grass Stockyards Co., 399 F.2d 868 (6th Cir. 1968) (violations of the Sherman Act; the Clayton Act; the PSA) Text
SEVENTH CIRCUIT
In re E. Livestock Co., No. 10-93904-BHL-11, 2013 WL 3040287 (S.D. Ind. 2013) (considering if a trust was created by virtue of the Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
In re Meadowbrook Farms Co-op., No. CIV. 10-731-GPM, 2011 WL 2293389 (S.D. Ill. June 9, 2011) (attorneys’ fees, pre & post judgment interest) Text
In re Meadowbrook Farms Co-op., No. CIV. 10-623-GPM, 2011 WL 2293399 (S.D. Ill. June 9, 2011) (cash sales, statute of limitations) Text
LDT Keller Farms, LLC v. Brigitte Holmes Livestock Co., Inc., 722 F. Supp. 2d 1015, 1:08-CV-243, 2010 WL 2680202 (N.D. Ind. June 25, 2010) (action alleging breach of contract; violation of Packers and Stockyards Act) Text
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Carlinville v. Dekalb Swine Breeders, Inc., 204 B.R. 709 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1997) (security interest in meat-packing corporation’s inventory) Text
Three “S” Farms, Inc. v. Plymouth Capital, 207 B.R. 594 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1997) (bankruptcy, priority of liens) Text
Weichman Pig Co. v. Jack-Rich, Inc., 176 B.R. 476 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. bankruptcy 1994) (bankruptcy; violation of the PSA) Text
United States v. Lehman, 887 F.2d 1328 (7th Cir. 1989) (surety bond requirements for livestock dealers, deceptive practices) Text
Saylor v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 723 F.2d 581 (7th Cir. 1983) (violation of the PSA) Text
Mattes v. United States, 721 F.2d 1125 (7th Cir. 1983) (denial of application to operate a stockyard pursuant to USDA’s sanctions) Text
Pac. Trading Co. v. Wilson and Co., 547 F.2d 367 (7th Cir. 1976) (breach of sales contract under PSA) Text
Armour and Co., v. United States, 402 F.2d 712 (7th Cir. 1968) (violation of the PSA) Text
Swift & Co. v. United States, 393 F.2d 247 (7th Cir. 1968) (violation of the PSA) Text
Bottorff v. Ault, 374 F.2d 832 (7th Cir. 1967) (agency relationship) Text
Branscome v. Schoneweis, 361 F.2d 717 (7th Cir. 1966) (violation of the PSA, equitable estoppel) Text
Swift & Co. v. United States, 317 F.2d 53 (7th Cir. 1963) (violation of the PSA) Text
Mitchell v. Freeman, 308 F.2d 855 (7th Cir. 1962) (false and incorrect livestock weighing practices) Text
Swift & Co. v. United States, 308 F.2d 849 (7th Cir. 1962) (violation of the PSA) Text
Wilson & Co. v. Benson, 286 F.2d 891 (7th Cir. 1961) (violation of the PSA) Text
Daniels v. United States, 242 F.2d 39 (7th Cir. 1957) (handling and use of shippers’ proceeds in violation of the PSA) Text
Amshoff v. United States, 228 F.2d 261 (7th Cir. 1956) (validity of regulation requiring packer-buyers to register as dealers) Text
Cella v. United States, 208 F.2d 783 (7th Cir. 1953) (suspension of dealer’s registration) Text
Kelly v. Union Stockyards & Transit Co. of Chicago, 190 F.2d 860 (7th Cir. 1951) (violation of the PSA) Text
Armour & Co. v. Alton R. Co., 111 F.2d 913 (7th Cir. 1940) (livestock buyer’s claim against carrier) Text
Swift & Co. v. Wallace, 105 F.2d 848 (7th Cir. 1939) (violation of the PSA) Text
United States v. Roberts & Oake, 65 F.2d 630 (7th Cir. 1933) (government authority; right to an injunction) Text
Cudahy Packing Co. v. United States, 15 F.2d 133 (7th Cir. 1926) (jurisdiction; demands for information) Text
EIGHTH CIRCUIT
To v. Jbs USA Food Co. Holdings (In re Cattle Antitrust Litig.), No. 19-1222 (JRT/HB), 2021 WL 7757881 (D. Minn. Sep. 14, 2021) (Plaintiffs properly alleged anticompetitive behavior and avoid motion to dismiss) Text
In re Cattle Antitrust Litig., No. CV 19-1129 (JRT/HB), 2020 WL 5884676 (D. Minn. Sept. 29, 2020) (Plaintiffs have not alleged anticompetitive behavior as required by the Eighth Circuit to maintain a PSA § 202(a) claim) Text
Organization for Competitive Markets, et al. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 912 F.3d 455 (8th Cir. 2018) (actions by USDA in rescinding interim final rule and returning to enforcement policy it previously had pursued for decades were lawful) Text
Crutchfield v. Tyson Foods, Inc., 2017 WL 2838190 (W.D. Ark. June 30, 2017) (PSA claim fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted) Text
Syverson v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 666 F.3d 1137 (8th Cir. 2012) (review of decision of ALJ; engaging in unfair and deceptive trade practices) Text
Wallace v. Mathias, No. 4:12-CV-3011, 2012 WL 2870708 (D. Neb. July 10, 2012) (definition of “practice” in PSA) Text
Wallace v. Mathias, 864 F. Supp. 2d 826 (D. Neb. 2012) (jurisdiction; venue) Text
Wallace v. Mathias, No. 4:12-CV-3011, 2013 WL 1856499 (D. Neb. May 2, 2013) (attorney’s fees) Text
Indep. Meat Packers Ass’n v. Butz, 526 F.2d 228 (8th Cir. 1975) (challenge to revisions of beef grading standards) Text.
Syverson v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 601 F.3d 793 (8th Cir. 2010) (registration as a market agency) Text
In re Agriprocessors, Inc., No. 08-02751, 2009 WL 290457 (Bankr. N.D. Iowa Feb. 4, 2009) (proper fund to pay PSA claims) Text
Schumacher v. Cargill Meat Solutions, 515 F.3d 867 (8th Cir. 2008) (need a showing of “intent” by packer) Text
Winfrey v. Simmons Food, Inc., 495 F.3d 549 (8th Cir. 2007) (arbitration award to poultry growers) Text
Schumacher v. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.,434 F.Supp.2d 748 (D. S.D. 2006) (unfair competition) Text
Schumacher v. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., No. CIV 02-1027, 2006 WL 47504 (D. S.D. Jan. 5, 2006) (expert testimony) Text
Hecksel v. Central Livestock Ass’n, Inc., No. 03-2604 JRTJSM, 2005 WL 2406032 (D. Minn. Sept. 29, 2005) (Act statute of limitations) Text
United States v. Young, 413 F.3d 727 (8th Cir. 2005) (criminal sentencing) Text
Kinkaid v. John Morrell & Co., 321 F.Supp.2d 1090 (N.D. Iowa 2004) (failure to state claim) Text
Varner v. Peterson Farms, 371 F.3d 1011 (8th Cir. 2004) (failure to state claim) Text
Hjermastad v. Central Livestock Ass’n, Inc., No. 03-2559(RHK/JSM), 2003 WL 21658260 (D. Minn. July 14, 2003) (retaliatory discharge claim)
Am. Meat Inst. v. Barnett, 64 F. Supp.2d 906 (D. S.D. 1999) (challenging the constitutionality of livestock pricing statute) Text
IBP, Inc. v. Glickman, 187 F.3d 974 (8th Cir. 1999) (reduce of competition) Text
Kunkel v. Sprague Nat’l Bank, 128 F.3d 636 (8th Cir. 1997) (suit over security interest in the cattle) Text
Monfort, Inc. v. Kunkel, 182 B.R. 1007 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1995) (dispute over rights in the cattle funds) Text
Jackson v. Swift Eckrich, Inc., 53 F.3d 1452 (8th Cir. 1995) (alleged violation of contract and the PSA) Text
Renfro v. Swift Eckrich, Inc., 53 F.3d 1460 (8th Cir. 1995) (growing contracts) Text
Pavlik v. Cargill, Inc. 9 F.3d 710 (8th Cir. 1993) (turkey farmer’s claims against processor) Text
Jackson v. Swift-Eckrich, 830 F. Supp. 486 (W.D. Ark. 1993) (class action against poultry processor) Text
Jackson v. Swift-Eckrich, Inc., 836 F. Supp. 1447 (W.D. Ark. 1993) (class action against turkey processor) Text
Lich, Jr. v. Cornhusker Cas. Co., 774 F. Supp. 1216 (D. Neb. 1991) (failure to pay for livestock) Text
States Cattle Co. v. Edwards, 895 F.2d 438 (8th Cir. 1990) (alleged violation of constitutional rights) Text
Ferguson v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 911 F.2d 1273 (8th Cir. 1990) (unfair and deceptive trade practices) Text
O & S Cattle Co. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 913 F.2d 527 (8th Cir. 1990) (failure to pay for cattle) Text
United States v. Agnew, 878 F.2d 219 (8th Cir. 1989) (failure to obtain mandatory bond) Text
W. States Cattle Co. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 880 F.2d 88 (8th Cir. 1989) (suspension of dealer’s registration) Text
Fed. Beef Processors, Inc. v. Lyng, 674 F. Supp. 777 (D. N.D. 1987) (district court’s jurisdiction to order an inspection) Text
Cook v. Hartford Accident and Indem. Co. 657 F. Supp. 762 (D. Neb. 1987) (PSA bond) Text
Beef Nebraska, Inc. v. United States, 807 F.2d 712 (8th Cir. 1986) (order to cease and desist) Text
United States v. Rauch, 717 F.2d 448 (8th Cir. 1983) (violation of injunction entailed criminal liability) Text
Crimmins v. United States, 655 F.2d 135 (8th Cir. 1981) (refunding of assessed deficiencies to taxpayers) Text
Rice v. Wilcox, 630 F.2d 586 (8th Cir. 1980) (unfair practice in livestock marketing) Text
W. Iowa Farms, Co. v. United States, 629 F.2d 502 (8th Cir. 1980) (regulation of minimum annual sales) Text
Burrus v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 575 F.2d 1258 (8th Cir. 1978) (failure to comply with PSA’s requirements) Text
Cen. Arkansas Auction Sale, Inc. v. Bergland, 570 F.2d 724 (8th Cir. 1978) (suit over ratemaking standards at auctions) Text
Van Wyk v. Bergland, 570 F.2d 701 (8th Cir. 1978) (alleged unfair practices in commerce) Text
Bruhn’s Freezer Meats of Chicago, Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 438 F.2d 1332 (8th Cir. 1971) (alleged unfair practices in commerce) Text
Arkansas Valley Indus., Inc. v. Freeman, 415 F.2d 713 (8th Cir. 1969) (“live poultry dealers and handlers” and “packers”) Text
United States v. Wehrheim, 332 F.2d 469 (8th Cir. 1964) (operation without registration) Text
McCleneghan v. Union Stock Yards Co. of Omaha, 298 F.2d 659 (8th Cir. 1962) (private antitrust action) Text
Hartford Acc. & Indem. C. v. Baldwin, 262 F.2d 202 (8th Cir. 1958) (action upon the bond to recover payments) Text
Kirk v. St. Joseph Stock Yards Co., 206 F.2d 283 (8th Cir. 1953) (action for damages to sheep) Text
Sig Ellingson & Co. v. De Vries, 199 F.2d 677 (8th Cir. 1952) (action for conversion of cattle) Text
United States v. Donahue Bros., Inc., 59 F.2d 1019 (8th Cir. 1932) (action to recover statutory penalties) Text
NINTH CIRCUIT
In re Roxford Foods Litig., 79 F.3d 1154 (9th Cir. 1996) (recovering damages from company’s alter ego)
In re Roxford Foods Litig., 790 F. Supp. 987 (E.D. Cal. 1991) (“poultry grower” is entitled to statutory trust) Text
St. Paul Fire and Marine Ins. Co. v. Idaho Bank & Trust, 708 F. Supp. 285 (D. Idaho 1989) (alleged violation of the statutory trust) Text
Spencer Livestock Comm’n Co. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 841 F.2d 1451 (9th Cir. 1988) (suspension of dealer’s and market agent’s registration) Text
Blackfoot Livestock Comm’n, Co. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 810 F.2d 916 (9th Cir. 1987) (speculative purchases; improper payment) Text
Holiday Food Serv., Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 820 F.2d 1103 (9th Cir. 1987) (improper payment) Text
Bosma v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 754 F.2d 804 (9th Cir. 1984) (unfair and deceptive practices) Text
De Jong Packing Co. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 618 F.2d 1329 (9th Cir. 1980) (stockyards and the change of sales terms) Text
Corona Livestock Auction, Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 607 F.2d 811 (9th Cir. 1979) (selling of livestock) Text
Cen. Coast. Meats, Inc. v. U.S. Dept. of Agric., 541 F.2d 1325 (9th Cir. 1976) (prohibition of dual ownership) Text
Sebastopol Meat Co. v. Sec. Of Agric., 440 F.2d 983 (9th Cir. 1971) (failure to pay for livestock) Text
Fairbank v. Hardin, 429 F.2d 264 (9th Cir. 1970) (willful PSA violations) Text
Smeed v. Carpenter, 274 F.2d 414 (9th Cir. 1960) (action against dealer and surety) Text
United States v. Matthews, 244 F.2d 626 (9th Cir. 1957) (conversion action for value of livestock) Text
TENTH CIRCUIT
United States v. Black, No. 22-8084, 2023 WL 3563043 (10th Cir. 2023) (failure to obtain bond and register with the Secretary of the USDA) Text
High Plains Livestock, LLC v. Allen, 2019 WL 252432 (D. N.M. June 19, 2019) (dismissing complaint alleging PSA violations) Text
Parker Livestock, LLC v. Oklahoma City National Stock Yards Company, 2015 WL 9244603 (W.D. Okla. Dec. 17, 2015) (denying motion for summary judgment) Text
Parker Livestock, LLC v. Oklahoma Nat. Stock Yards Co., 590 F. App’x 737 (10th Cir. 2014) (must have a final administrative order to appeal) Text
Been v. O.K. Indus., Inc., No. CIV-02-285-RAW, 2011 WL 4478766 (? Aug. 16, 2011) report and recommendation adopted, No. CIV-02-285-RAW, 2011 WL 4475291 (? Sept. 26, 2011) (attorneys’ fees)
Been v. O.K. Indus., No. 08-7078, 2010 WL 3995981 (10th Cir. 2010) (affirmation of poultry producer’s liability under the Packers and Stockyards Act) Text
Been v. O.K. Industries, Inc., 495 F.3d 1217 (10th Cir. 2007) (class action against poultry producer) Text
Hartford Fire Ins. Co. v. P & H Cattle Co., 451 F.Supp.2d 1262 (D. Kan. (2006) (indemnity action) Text
Excel Corp. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 397 F.3d 1285 (10th Cir. 2005) (grading and pricing) Text
Cooper v. Am. Auto. Ins. Co., 978 F.2d 602 (10th Cir. 1992) (alleged wrongful termination of surety bonds) Text
United States v. E. Kansas Livestock, Inc., No. 89-2053-O, 1989 WL 19411 (D. Kan. Feb. 17, 1989) (alleged deceptive trade practice)
Smith v. Heim, No. 85-1970-K, 1986 WL 31574 (D. Kan. April 15, 1986) (dismissal of deceptive practices claim)
Nat’l Bonding and Accident Ins. Co. v. Petersen, 51 B.R. 486 (Bankr. D. Kan. 1985) (failure to prove misappropriation of custodial funds) Text
First Nat’l Bank of Amarillo v. Sw. Livestock, Inc., 616 F. Supp. 1515 (D. Kan. 1985) (conversion action for the wrongful sale of livestock) Text
Peterman v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 770 F.2d 888 (10th Cir. 1985) (deceptive trade practices) Text
Nat’l Beef Packing Co. v. Sec’y of Agric., 605 F.2d 1167 (10th Cir. 1979) (brokerage fees and commercial bribery) Text
Solomon Valley Feedlot, Inc. v. Butz, 557 F.2d 717 (10th Cir. 1977) (cattle feedlot is not a dealer within the PSA) Text
Hays Livestock Comm’n Co. v. Maly Livestock Comm’n Co., 498 F.2d 925 (10th Cir. 1974) (reparation orders under the PSA) Text
Livtak Meat Co., v. Denver Union Stockyard Co., 303 F. Supp. 715 (10th Cir. 1969) (declaration that stockyard was no longer operating as a public stockyard) Text
Denver Union Stockyard Co. v. Denver Live Stock Comm’n Co., 404 F.2d 1055 (10th Cir. 1968) (private antitrust action within the PSA) Text
Cap. Packing Co. v. United States, 350 F.2d 67 (10th Cir. 1965) (action against packing company for the PSA violation) Text
Adams v. Greeson, 300 F.2d 555 (10th Cir. 1962) (action to recover for conversion of livestock) Text
Aikins v. United States, 282 F.2d 53 (10th Cir. 1960) (“turn” system is a violation) Text
Hyatt v. United States, 276 F.2d 308 (10th Cir. 1960) (illegal practices under the PSA) Text
Producers Livestock Marketing Ass’n v. United States, 241 F.2d 192 (10th Cir. 1957) (challenging the legality of stockyard regulation) Text
Colorado v. United States, 219 F.2d 474 (10th Cir. 1954) (failure to comply with PSA registration requirements) Text
Kelley v. United States, 202 F.2d 838 (10th Cir. 1953) (failure to register and furnish a bond) Text
ELEVENTH CIRCUIT
Echols v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 464 F. Supp. 3d 1340 (M.D. Ga. 2020) (Evidence of national poultry processor’s sales reports and its contracts with customers could have been relevant to show that national poultry processor engaged in anticompetitive behavior that violated the PSA) Text
Breaking Free, LLC v. JCG Foods of Alabama, LLC, 2019 WL 1513978 (N.D. Ala. Apr. 8, 2019) (denying motion to dismiss PSA claim) Text
United States v. Cuesta, 69 F. Supp. 3d 1296 (M.D. Fla. 2014) (denying defendant motion for summary judgment for violations of PSA) Text
United States v. Cuesta, No. 8:14-CV-995-T-33TGW, 2014 WL 6674566 (M.D. Fla. Nov. 24, 2014) (jurisdiction; failure to file annual report) Text
United States v. Ocala Live Stock Mkt., Inc., 861 F. Supp. 2d 1328 (M.D. Fla. 2012) (injunction, insolvency, irreparable damage) Text
Pickett v. Iowa Beef Processors, 149 F. App’x 831 (11th Cir. 2005) (cattle producers class action against meat packer)
Pickett v. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.,420 F.3d 1272 (11th Cir. 2005) (PSA and Marketing Agreements) Text
Mims v. Cagle Foods JV, LLC, 148 F. App’x 762 (11th Cir. 2005) (poultry grower action against processor)
Adkins v. Cagle Foods JV, LLC, 411 F.3d 1320 (11th Cir. 2005) (deception necessary for PSA violation) Text
Wheeler v. Cagle Foods JV, LLC, 148 F. App’x 760 (11th Cir. 2005) (poultry producer’s claims against processor)
London v. Fieldale Farms Corp.,410 F.3d 1295 (11th Cir. 2005) (section 202 interpreted) Text
Pickett v. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., 315 F.Supp.2d 1172, (M.D. Ala. 2004) (class action against beef processor) Text
Pickett v. Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., Civ. 96-A-1103-N, 2004 WL 3712720 (M.D. Ala. March 22, 2004) (jury verdict and motion for prejudgment interest)
London v. Fieldale Farms Corp., No. Civ. 2:01-CV-202-WCO, 2003 WL 23750660 (N.D.Ga. Dec 22, 2003) (motion for judgment as a matter of law)
Pickett v. IBP, Inc., No. Civ. 96-A-1103-N, 2003 WL 24275809 (M.D. Ala. April 10, 2003) (expert witnesses)
McDaniel v. IBP, Inc., 89 F. Supp. 2d 1289 (M.D. Ala. 2000) (pork producers’ action against processor) Text
Pickett v. IBP, Inc., 197 F.R.D. 510 (M.D. Ala. 2000) (class action against beef processor)
Pickett v. Iowa Beef Processors., 209 F.3d 1276 (11th Cir. 2000) (producers’ class action against beef processor) Text
Am. Mfg. Mut. Ins. Co. v. Tison Hog Mkt., Inc., 182 F.3d 1284 (11th Cir. 1999) (surety’s liability on bonds despite fraud) Text
Tison Hog Mkt, Inc. v. Paulk, Civ. A. No. CV 595-86, 1998 WL 35230416 (S.D. Ga. April 02, 1998) (action to recover damages under the PSA)
Pickett v. IBP, Inc., 182 F.R.D. 647 (M.D. Ala. 1998) (failure to establish a class action certification)
Wilson v. Gold Kist Inc. No. CV 591-002, 1991 WL 786493 (S.D. Ga. Nov. 11, 1991) (dispute over the PSA’s scope)
Baldree v. Cargill, Inc., 758 F. Supp. 704 (M.D. Fla. 1990) (poultry growers’ action against processor) Text
D.C. CIRCUIT
Safeway Stores, Inc. v. Freeman, 369 F.2d 952 (D.C. Cir. 1966) (“packer” within the PSA) Text
Safeway Stores, Inc. v. Freeman, 244 F. Supp. 779 (D.C. Dist. 1965) (whether two chains of grocery stores were to be considered “packers”) Text
ALABAMA
Breaking Free, LLC v. JCG Foods of Alabama, LLC, No. 4:18-CV-01659-ACA, 2021 WL 2139052 (N.D. Ala. May 26, 2021), appeal dismissed, No. 21-12169-JJ, 2022 WL 2289672 (11th Cir. Jan. 19, 2022) (dismissed claim of anti-competition practices)
ARKANSAS
Com. Bank at Alma v. Hales, 281 Ark. 439, 665 S.W.2d 857 (1984) (Liability was not absolved under Packers & Stockyards Act for wrongful conversion of cattle) Text
Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co. v. Clark, 253 Ark. 1025, 490 S.W.2d 447 (1973) (wrongful conversion of cattle) Text
CALIFORNIA
Iowa Pork Producers Ass’n v. Bonta, No. 221CV09940CASAFMX, 2022 WL 613736 (C.D. Cal. Feb. 28, 2022) (PSA preemption and state law)
COLORADO
Kapushion v. Colorado W. Packers, Inc., 701 P.2d 625 (Colo. App. 1985) (informal agreements between buyers and sellers under the PSA) Text
GEORGIA
Kittle v. Conagra Poultry Co., 543 S.E.2d 411 (Ga. App. 2000) (farmer’s action against poultry company) Text
Klemme Cattle Co. v. Westwind Cattle Co., 274 S.E.2d 738 (Ga. Ct. App. 1980) (fraudulent transaction under Packers & Stockyards Act)
IDAHO
Twin Falls Livestock Comm’n Co. v. Mid-Century Ind. Co., 786 P.2d 567 (Idaho Ct. App. 1989) (action for recovery from sale of cattle) Text
U.S. Fid. & Guar. Co. v. Clover Creek Cattle Co., 452 P.2d 993 (Idaho 1969) (action by registered livestock dealer and his surety against cattle producer) Text
ILLINOIS
In re Chi-Mar Foods, Inc., 207 B.R. 594 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1997) (Lien rights of unpaid cash sellers or poultry growers) Text
In re Jack-Rich, Inc., 176 B.R. 476 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1994) (statutory trusts for livestock sellers) Text.
IOWA
Ontario Livestock Comm’n Co. v. Flynn, 126 N.W.2d 362 (Iowa 1964) (conversion claim connected with the sale of cattle) Text
Birmingham v. Rice Bros., 26 N.W.2d 39 (Iowa 1947) (damages for alleged conversion of cattle)
KANSAS
United States v. Hulings, 484 F. Supp. 562 (D. Kan. 1980) (unfair and deceptive practices) Text
Bergstrom v. Noah, 974 P.2d 531 (Kan. 1999) (malicious prosecution action) Text
DeVore v. McClure Livestock Comm’n Co., 485 P.2d 1013 (Kan. 1971) (claim of conversion for hogs) Text
Smith v. LaForge 244 P.2d 211 (Kan. 1952) (action to recover required bond) Text
Citizens of Dalhart v. Farmers Union Livestock Co-op Co., 193 P.2d 636 (Kan. 1948) (alleged wrongful conversion of mortgaged cattle)
MAINE
Brae Asset Fund, L.P. v. Adam, 661 A.2d 1137 (Me. 1995) (suit to recover on personal guarantee) Text
MARYLAND
Driver v. Mills, 86 A.2d 724 (Md. 1952) (action to recover from alleged cattle conversion) Text
MINNESOTA
Sutton v. Hansen, 562 N.W.2d 35 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997) (failure to file a timely claim) Text
In re Pork Antitrust Litig., No. CV 18-1776 (JRT/JFD), 2023 WL 6279354 (D. Minn. Sept. 26, 2023) (restraints on trade and price fixing)
Mason City Prod. Credit Ass’n v. Sig Ellingson & Co., 286 N.W. 713 (Minn. 1939) (recovery from conversion of steers)
MISSOURI
Farmers State Bank v. Stewart, 454 S.W.2d 908 (Mo. 1970) (setting rates under Packers and Stockyards Act) Text
Francis v. New Amsterdam Cas. Co., 407 S.W.2d 631 (Mo. Ct. App. 1966) (bond given pursuant to the Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
MONTANA
Marquis Cattle Co. v. Murdock, No. CV 19-87-GF-JTJ, 2023 WL 2017659 (D. Mont. Feb. 15, 2023) (failure to provide prompt payment under the PSA)
Mont. Meat Co. of Helena v. Missoula Livestock Auction Co., 230 P.2d 955 (Mont. 1951) (recovery for alleged conversion of calves) Text
NEBRASKA
Mid-S. Ord. Buyers, Inc. v. Platte Valley Livestock, Inc., 315 N.W.2d 229 (Neb. 1982) (enforcement of reparation order) Text
State Sec. Co. v. Norfolk Livestock Sales Co., 191 N.W.2d 614 (Neb. 1971) (livestock conversion) Text
NEW YORK
In re G & L Packing Co., Inc., 41 B.R. 903 (N.D.N.Y. 1984) (enforcement of statutory trusts for unpaid livestock sellers) Text
NORTH DAKOTA
Billey v. North Dakota Stockmen’s Ass’n, 579 N.W.2d 171 (N.D. 1998) (challenging the constitutionality of statutory provisions) Text
OHIO
Williams Cattle Co. v. Gus Juengling & Son, Inc., 667 N.E.2d 469 (Ohio Ct. App. 1995) (action against meat packer and surety) Text
Williams Cattle Co. v. Gus Juengling & Son, Inc., 611 N.E.2d 407 (Ohio Ct. App. 1992) (packer’s failure to pay for cattle) Text
Yoder v. Snyder, No. 91 CI 301, 1992 WL 380627 (Ohio Ct. App. Dec. 16, 1992) (dispute between dealers over the debt)
Cent. Tr. Co. v. B & L Leasing, 669 F. Supp. 828 (S.D. Ohio 1987) (check kiting, statutory trust for livestock sellers) Text
OKLAHOMA
Oldham v. O.K. Farms, Inc., 177 F. Supp. 3d 1319 (E.D. Okla. 2016) (arbitration clauses under the PSA) Text
Rice-Bell Partnership v. Capitol Indem. Corp., 8 P.3d 189 (Okla. Civ. App. 2000) (dispute over the PSA bond) Text
OREGON
Wallowa Nat’l Bank v. Sevier Comm’n Co., 5 P.2d 100 (Or. 1931) (alleged discrimination under the Packers & Stockyards Act)
PENNSYLVANIA
O V Handy Bros Co v. Wallace, 16 F. Supp. 662 (E.D. Pa. 1936) (constitutionality of the PSA, delegation of authority) Text
TENNESSEE
In re Frosty Morn Meats, Inc., 7 B.R. 988 (M.D. Tenn. 1980) (“trust fund” provision of the PSA) Text
VERMONT
Ins. Co. of North America v. Tucker, 128 Vt. 340 (Ver. 1970) (creation of fiduciary duty via bond created by Packers & Stockyards Act) Text
WYOMING
Nat’l Bank of Glenrock v. O’Neal, 849 P.2d 711 (Wyo. 1993) (bank’s liability for transfer of funds) Text