State of Oklahoma, et al v. Tyson Foods, et al
| OKLAHOMA SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT JEFF STARLING, in his capacity as the Trustee for Natural Resources for the State of Oklahoma and STATE OF OKLAHOMA EX REL. GENTNER F DRUMMOND, in his capacity as Attorney General of the State of Oklahoma |
| 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. |
| OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU, OKLAHOMA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION, OKLAHOMA PORK COUNCIL, INDIVIDUAL LEGISLATORS and INDIVIDUAL GROWERS |
| 26-5010 |
| January 23, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit |
| Environmental Matters |
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| Filing 47 [11259713] Proposed Amici Curiae's Reply in Support of Their Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amici Curiae in Support of Joint Motion for Stay Pendng Appeal filed by Individual Growers, Individual Legislators, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Oklahoma Pork Council to the State officials response [ # 44 ], . Served on 02/27/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5010, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005] [Entered: 02/27/2026 02:49 PM] |
| Filing 46 This entry has been removed from the docket and filed by the Clerk's office. [AT] [11259703] Motion submitted by Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, Oklahoma Pork Council, Individual Legislators, and Individual Growers for leave to file an amicus brief. Served on: 02/27/2026 Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005, 26-5010] GCS [Entered: 02/27/2026 02:28 PM] |
| Filing 45 [11257807] Filed notice record is complete. See order filed 01/30/2026 for briefing schedule. Served on 02/20/2026. [26-5010] [Entered: 02/20/2026 03:33 PM] |
| Filing 44 [11257756] Response filed by Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling in 26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005, 26-5010 to Motion for leave to file an amicus brief, Docket Entry #32; Motion for leave to file an amicus brief, Docket Entry #33. Served on 02/20/2026. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005, 26-5010] GMG [Entered: 02/20/2026 02:08 PM] |
| Filing 43 [11256553] Entry of appearance filed by Garrett James Reed and Gatlin Cy Squires for Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Pork Council, Individual Legislators and Individual Growers in 26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005, 26-5010. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 02/17/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5010, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005] [Entered: 02/17/2026 12:02 PM] |
| Filing 42 [11256489] Motion for leave to file an amicus brief filed by Movants Individual Growers, Individual Legislators, Oklahoma Pork Council, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association and Oklahoma Farm Bureau in 26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005 & 26-5010. Served on 02/16/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5010, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005] [Entered: 02/17/2026 10:45 AM] |
| Filing 41 [11256288] Motion submitted by Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, Oklahoma Pork Council, Individual Legislators, and Individual Growers for leave to file an amicus brief in support of joint motion for stay pending appeal. Served on: 02/16/2026 Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005, 26-5010] GCS [Entered: 02/16/2026 03:51 PM] |
| Filing 40 [11256287] Entry of appearance submitted by Gatlin C. Squires and Garrett J. Reed for Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, Oklahoma Pork Council, Individual Legislators, and Individual Growers for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 02/16/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005, 26-5010] --[Edited 02/17/2026 by SLS to remove PDF from docket entry as the document has been filed.] GCS [Entered: 02/16/2026 03:46 PM] |
| Filing 39 [11256284] Reply filed by Cobb-Vantress, Inc., Tyson Chicken, Inc., Tyson Foods, Inc. and Tyson Poultry, Inc. in 26-5002, 26-5010, All Defendants-Appellants/Cross-Appellees in Case Nos. 26-5000 and the cases consolidated with it to Plaintiffs-Appellees/Cross-Appellants Response to Defendants-Appellants/Cross-Appellees' Joint Motion for a Stay Pending Appeal. Served on 02/16/2026. Manner of Service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [26-5002, 26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005, 26-5010] CMA [Entered: 02/16/2026 02:23 PM] |
| Filing 38 [11255364] Minute order filed - Notice due that record is complete by 02/17/2026 for Heidi D. Campbell, Clerk of Court. (Text Only - No Attachment) [26-5010] [Entered: 02/11/2026 11:47 AM] |
| Filing 37 [11255349] Entry of appearance filed by Chris M. Scaperlanda for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y. Served on 02/11/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] [Entered: 02/11/2026 11:36 AM] |
| Filing 36 [11255315] Entry of appearance submitted by Christopher Scaperlanda for Appellee Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/11/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] --[Edited 02/11/2026 by SLS to remove PDF from docket entry as the document has been filed.] CMS [Entered: 02/11/2026 10:52 AM] |
| Filing 35 [11255296] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 02/11/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] CMS [Entered: 02/11/2026 10:11 AM] |
| Filing 34 This entry has been removed from the docket. Corrected and resubmitted. [SLS] [11255295] Entry of appearance submitted by Christopher Scaperlanda for Appellee Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/11/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] CMS [Entered: 02/11/2026 10:10 AM] |
| Filing 33 [11255147] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Perry Glantz for George's, Inc. and George's Farms, Inc.. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 02/10/2026 04:11 PM] |
| Filing 32 [11255142] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by George's Farms, Inc. and George's, Inc.. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] PG [Entered: 02/10/2026 04:07 PM] |
| Filing 31 [11255139] Entry of appearance submitted by Perry L. Glantz for Appellees George's, Inc. and George's Farms, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email. --[Edited 02/10/2026 by MLB to remove pdf from docket; entry filed on 2/10/26][26-5010] PG [Entered: 02/10/2026 04:04 PM] |
| Filing 30 [11254954] Entry of appearance filed by Jeffrey P. Justman, Aaron D. Van Oort, Christopher H. Dolan, Teresa G. Akkara, Colin H. Tucker, John H. Tucker for Appellees Cargill Turkey Production, LLC and Cargill, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y (some parties previously disclosed). Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 02/10/2026 11:40 AM] |
| Filing 29 [11254942] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Cargill Turkey Production, LLC. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] JJ [Entered: 02/10/2026 11:36 AM] |
| Filing 28 [11254935] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Cargill, Inc.. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] JJ [Entered: 02/10/2026 11:34 AM] |
| Filing 27 [11254930] Entry of appearance submitted by Jeffrey P. Justman, Aaron D. Van Oort, Christopher H. Dolan, Teresa G. Akkara, Colin H. Tucker, John H. Tucker for Appellees Cargill Turkey Production, LLC and Cargill, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email. --[Edited 02/10/2026 by MLB to remove pdf from docket; entry filed on 2/10/26][26-5010] JJ [Entered: 02/10/2026 11:31 AM] |
| Filing 26 [11254882] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Archer Scott McDaniel for Peterson Farms, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y, more than 50 parties. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 02/10/2026 10:41 AM] |
| Filing 25 [11254876] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Peterson Farms, Inc. in 26-5010. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email. --[Edited 02/10/2026 by MLB - removed from related appeals; only captioned for 26-5010][26-5010] ASM [Entered: 02/10/2026 10:33 AM] |
| Filing 24 [11254873] Entry of appearance submitted by Archer Scott McDaniel for Appellee Peterson Farms, Inc. in 26-5010 for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/10/2026. Manner of Service: email. --[Edited 02/10/2026 by MLB to remove pdf from docket; entry filed on 2/10/26; also removed from related appeals as only captioned for 26-5010][26-5010] ASM [Entered: 02/10/2026 10:31 AM] |
| Filing 23 [11254732] Entry of appearance filed by Peter Bruland, Cody Matthew Akins, Mark D. Hopson, Frank Robert Volpe, John Tanski and Mr. Gordon D. Todd for Tyson Poultry, Inc., Tyson Foods, Inc., Tyson Chicken, Inc. and Cobb-Vantress, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y. Served on 02/09/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 02/09/2026 05:46 PM] |
| Filing 22 [11254644] Notice of Mediation Conference filed by the Tenth Circuit Mediation Office. ZoomGov conference scheduled for 02/20/2026 at 10:00 am (MT). The mediation contact form must be completed and returned to the Mediation Office within four days of the date of this notice. [Please open the Notice for important information.] [26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5010, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005] [Entered: 02/09/2026 03:05 PM] |
| Filing 21 [11254594] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Cobb-Vantress, Inc., Tyson Chicken, Inc., Tyson Foods, Inc. and Tyson Poultry, Inc.. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 02/09/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] CMA [Entered: 02/09/2026 01:37 PM] |
| Filing 20 [11254593] Entry of appearance submitted by John M. Tanski, Gordon D. Todd, Frank R. Volpe, Mark D. Hopson, Peter A. Bruland, Cody M. Akins for Appellees Cobb-Vantress, Inc., Tyson Chicken, Inc., Tyson Foods, Inc. and Tyson Poultry, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/09/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010]--[Edited 02/09/2026 by ART to remove pdf as pleading was filed on 02/09/2026] CMA [Entered: 02/09/2026 01:37 PM] |
| Filing 19 [11254511] Deficiency notice issued. Type of deficiency: notice of appearance and disclosure statement due but not filed. Notice of appearance and Disclosure statement now due by 02/12/2026 for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Cargill Turkey Production, LLC, Cargill, Inc., Cobb-Vantress, Inc., George's Farms, Inc., George's, Inc., Peterson Farms, Inc., Tyson Chicken, Inc., Tyson Foods, Inc. and Tyson Poultry, Inc. [26-5010] [Entered: 02/09/2026 12:00 PM] |
| Filing 18 [11254357] Entry of appearance filed by Amy M. Stipe, Gerard M. D'Emilio, Vicki Bronson and John R. Elrod for Appellee Simmons Foods, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 02/06/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 02/06/2026 03:51 PM] |
| Filing 17 [11254354] Rule 26 Disclosure Statement filed by Simmons Foods, Inc.. More than 50 parties disclosed: no. Served on 02/06/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] GMD [Entered: 02/06/2026 03:48 PM] |
| Filing 16 [11254352] Entry of appearance submitted by Amy M. Stipe; Gerard M. D'Emilio; Vicki Bronson and John R. Elrod for Appellee Simmons Foods, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 02/06/2026. Manner of Service: email. --[Edited 02/06/2026 by MLB to remove pdf from docket; entry filed on 02/06/26][26-5010] GMD [Entered: 02/06/2026 03:46 PM] |
| Filing 14 [11254306] Entry of appearance filed by Gentner F Drummond for Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 02/06/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 02/06/2026 02:28 PM] |
| Filing 13 [11254302] Entry of appearance filed by Mr. Garry Michael Gaskins, II and Ms. Jennifer L. Lewis for Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 02/06/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 02/06/2026 02:24 PM] |
| Filing 12 [11254296] Acknowledgment of transcript order filed by Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. Transcript ordered: No. Served on: 02/06/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] GMG [Entered: 02/06/2026 02:14 PM] |
| Filing 11 [11254295] Docketing statement filed by Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. Served on 02/06/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010] GMG [Entered: 02/06/2026 02:13 PM] |
| Filing 10 [11254293] Entry of appearance submitted by Garry Michael Gaskins, II and Jennifer Lynn Lewis for Appellants Gentner Drummond and Jeff StarlingState of Oklahoma for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 02/06/2026. Manner of Service: email. --[Edited 02/06/2026 by MLB to remove pdf from docket; entry filed on 2/6/26][26-5010] GMG [Entered: 02/06/2026 02:12 PM] |
| Filing 9 [11254291] Entry of appearance submitted by Gentner Frederick Drummond for Appellants Gentner Drummond and Jeff StarlingState of Oklahoma for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 02/06/2026. Manner of Service: email. --[Edited 02/06/2026 by MLB to remove pdf from docket; entry filed on 2/6/26][26-5010] GFD [Entered: 02/06/2026 02:10 PM] |
| Filing 8 [11253982] Entry of appearance filed by. Kristopher Edward Koepsel and M. David Riggs for Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y (All previously disclosed). Served on 02/05/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 02/05/2026 03:15 PM] |
| Filing 7 [11253974] Entry of appearance submitted by Kristopher E. Koepsel, Melvin David Riggs for Appellant Gentner DrummondState of Oklahoma for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/05/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010]--[Edited 02/05/2026 by DJD. Removed PDF as pleading filed 2/5/26 KEK [Entered: 02/05/2026 03:08 PM] |
| Filing 6 [11253908] Entry of appearance filed by Frederick C. Baker for Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: y. Served on 02/05/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 02/05/2026 01:15 PM] |
| Filing 5 [11253894] Entry of appearance submitted by Frederick C. Baker for Appellants Gentner Drummond and Jeff StarlingState of Oklahoma, ex rel., Gentner Drummond, in his capacity as Attorney General of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment Jeff Starling, in his capacity as the Trustee for Natural Resources for the State of Oklahoma for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 02/05/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010]--[Edited 02/05/2026 by DJD. Removed PDF as pleading filed 2/5/26] FCB [Entered: 02/05/2026 12:42 PM] |
| Filing 4 [11252290] Order filed by Clerk of the Court. This matter is before the court for case management purposes with respect to these seven appeals. Upon consideration, the Unopposed Joint Motion for Consolidation is granted, and the Joint Briefing Proposal is adopted as follows: First briefs on cross-appeal and joint appendix due 04/30/2026 for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Cargill Turkey Production, LLC, Cargill, Inc., Cobb-Vantress, Inc., Tyson Chicken, Inc., Tyson Foods, Inc., Tyson Poultry, Inc., Peterson Farms, Inc., Simmons Foods, Inc., George's Farms, Inc. and George's, Inc. The second brief on cross-appeal brief due 06/15/2026 by Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. The third briefs on cross-appeal due 07/30/2026 by Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Cargill Turkey Production, LLC, Cargill, Inc., Cobb-Vantress, Inc., Tyson Chicken, Inc., Tyson Foods, Inc., Tyson Poultry, Inc., Peterson Farms, Inc., Simmons Foods, Inc., George's Farms, Inc. and George's, Inc. The fourth brief on cross-appeal due 09/04/2026 by Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. Please see Order for additional information. Served on 01/30/2026. [26-5000, 26-5001, 26-5002, 26-5003, 26-5004, 26-5005, 26-5010]--[Edited 01/30/2026 by ART to correct text] [Entered: 01/30/2026 01:08 PM] |
| Filing 3 [11250683] Entry of appearance filed by Louis W. Bullock for Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 01/26/2026. Manner of Service: email [26-5010] [Entered: 01/26/2026 01:01 PM] |
| Filing 2 [11250671] Entry of appearance submitted by Louis W. Bullock for Appellants Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: Yes. Served on 01/26/2026. Manner of Service: email. [26-5010]--[Edited 01/26/2026 by DJD. Removed PDF as pleading filed 1/26/26 ] LWB [Entered: 01/26/2026 12:38 PM] |
| Filing 1 [11250024] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 01/22/2026 Docketing statement, transcript order form, and notice of appearance due 02/06/2026 for Gentner Drummond and Jeff Starling. Disclosure statements and entries of appearance due on 02/06/2026 for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Cargill Turkey Production, LLC, Cargill, Inc., Cobb-Vantress, Inc., George's Farms, Inc., George's, Inc., Peterson Farms, Inc., Simmons Foods, Inc., Tyson Chicken, Inc., Tyson Foods, Inc. and Tyson Poultry, Inc. [26-5010] [Entered: 01/23/2026 08:12 AM] |
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