Pilgrim's
Recent News About Pilgrim's
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Stockyards Act created in 1921 to protect competition in meat, poultry industry
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reinterpreted the Packers and Stockyards Act in a case by poultry farmers against Pilgrim's Pride. -
Appeals court breaks from precedent on Stockyards Act ruling in Pilgrim's Pride case
TEXARKANA -- A group of chicken farmers claim Pilgrim's Pride founder Bo Pilgrim is being unfairly compensated for the chicks he raises for the company, and an appeals court made a bold decision that could make it easier for the farmers to argue their case. -
Worker alleges wrongful termination for broken back, but company shows plaintiff doing yardwork
MARSHALL � While installing an elevator motor at Pilgrim's Pride, Brian Barton fell when a coworker moved the ladder that he was standing on. As Barton was falling, his back hit the railing and steps of the ladder. -
Forty-one East Texas families allege Pilgrim's Pride violated labor standards
MARSHALL -- Pilgrim's Pride is facing allegations of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act from 41 East Texas families who are contracted to operate chicken farms for Pilgrim.