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State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods Inc.; Tyson Poultry Inc.; Tyson Chicken Inc.; Cobb-Vantress Inc.; Cal-Maine Foods Inc.; Cargill Inc.; Cargill Turkey Production LLC; George’s Inc.; George’s Farms Inc.; Peterson Farms Inc.; and Simmons Foods Inc.
Date: 01-16-2023
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Judge: Gregory K. Frizzell
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (Tulsa County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Oklahoma Attorney General's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods Inc.; Tyson Poultry Inc....?
The outcome was: After at 52 day trial and 18 years of consideration, Judge Frizzell found that all defendants, by their conduct, have unreasonably interfered with the public’s right to the use and enjoyment of the waters of the IRW (Illinois River watershed) in Oklahoma and that the State established that a significant cause of the excess phosphorus in the waters of the Illinois River water shed was from chicken litter.
Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods Inc.; Tyson Poultry Inc....?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (Tulsa County), OK. The presiding judge was Gregory K. Frizzell.
Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods Inc.; Tyson Poultry Inc....?
Plaintiff's attorney: Oklahoma Attorney General's Office.
When was State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods Inc.; Tyson Poultry Inc.... decided?
This case was decided on January 16, 2023.