Haff Poultry, Inc. et al v. Peco Foods Inc. et al
| Haff Poultry, Inc., Nancy Butler, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc McEntire and Karen McEntire |
| Peco Foods, Inc., Case Foods, Inc., Case Farms Processing, Inc., FIELDALE FARMS CORP., Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc., Mar-Jac Holdings, Inc., Mar-Jac Poultry MS, LLC, Mar-Jac Poultry AL, LLC, Mar-Jac Poultry, LLC, Simmons Foods, Inc., Harrison Poultry, Inc., Claxton Poultry Farms and Norman W. Fries |
| 2:2025cv01135 |
| December 16, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Robert J Shelby |
| Anti-Trust |
| 15 U.S.C. § 0001 Antitrust Litigation |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 31 NOTICE FROM THE COURT re (190 in 2:25-cv-01134-RJS, 11 in 2:25-md-03167-RJS-JCB, 19 in 2:25-cv-01172-RJS, 30 in 2:25-cv-01135-RJS, 33 in 2:25-cv-01139-RJS, 29 in 2:25-cv-01137-RJS, 19 in 2:25-cv-01136-RJS) Order Setting Hearing or Trial.The order incorrectly stated that the in-person Case Management Conference would be held on Friday, February 19, 2026 at 1:30 pm. The court corrects that error and notes that the conference will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:30 pm MST in Courtroom 3.100. (jwt) |
Filing 30
NOTICE AND ORDER OF CASE MANAGEMENT HEARING (MDL Pretrial Order No. 1) - Case Management Conference set for 2/19/2026 at 01:30 PM in Rm 3.100 before Judge Robert J. Shelby. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 12/31/2025. (jwt) Modified on 12/31/2025 (jwt).
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Filing 29
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett under 28:636 (b)(1)(A), Magistrate Judge to hear and determine all nondispositive pretrial matters. No attached document. Signed by Judge Robert J. Shelby on 12/30/2025. (jwt)
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| Filing 28 NOTICE FROM THE COURT re #24 Transfer Order. This case was filed in the Northern District of Illinois prior to the creation of the In Re: Broiler Chicken Grower Antitrust Litigation (no. III) MDL No. 3167. This case shall be included as part of the In Re: Broiler Chicken Grower Antitrust Litigation (no. III) MDL without further notice or order from the JPML. (jwt) |
| Filing 27 Case transferred in from USDC of Illinois Northern; Case Number 1:25-cv-11348. Original file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (nl). |
| Filing 26 CERTIFIED TRANSFER ORDER from MDL Panel transferring case to District of Utah. (bi,) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 25 TRANSFERRED to the District of Utah the electronic record.(bi,) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 24 TRANSFER ORDER from MDL Panel transferring case to District of Utah. (bi,) Modified on 12/16/2025 (bi, ). [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| ***Civil Case Terminated pursuant to MDL 3167 Transfer Order filed 12/16/25 (bi,) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: The Court has reviewed the parties' joint status report #22 . This case remains stayed pending a decision on plaintiffs' motion for consolidation before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. Parties shall file a status report by 2/6/26. The 12/8/26 tracking status hearing is stricken and reset to 2/20/26 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice (cc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 22 STATUS Report by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, Marc Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 21 Waiver of Service by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, Marc Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters CORRECTED as to Fieldale Farms Corp. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 20 Waiver of Service by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, Marc Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters CORRECTED as to Case Foods, Inc. #8 (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 19 Waiver of Service by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, Marc Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters CORRECTED as to Case Farms Processing, Inc. #7 (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 18 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Simmons Foods, Inc. waiver sent on 10/28/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 17 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Claxton Poultry Farms waiver sent on 9/26/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 16 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Peco Foods Inc. waiver sent on 10/27/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 15 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Mar-Jac Poultry, LLC waiver sent on 10/28/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. MAR-JAC Poultry, Inc. waiver sent on 10/28/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Mar-Jac Poultry MS, LLC waiver sent on 10/28/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Mar-Jac Poultry AL, LLC waiver sent on 10/28/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 11 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Mar-Jac Holdings, Inc. waiver sent on 10/28/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Harrison Poultry, Inc. waiver sent on 10/28/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 9 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Fieldale Farms Corp. waiver sent on 9/26/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 8 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Case Foods, Inc. waiver sent on 9/26/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire. Case Farms Processing Inc. waiver sent on 9/26/2025. (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 6 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Attorney Erika A. Inwald's motion for leave to appear pro hac vice #5 is granted. Mailed notice (cc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, Marc Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters by Erika Inwald; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-24241290. (Inwald, Erika) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 4 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings. Plaintiffs' unopposed motion to stay pending a decision from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation #3 is granted. This case is stayed pending further order of the Court. Plaintiffs shall file a status report by 11/12/25. Tracking status hearing set for 12/8/25 at 9:00 a.m. (to track the case only, no appearance is required). Mailed notice (cc, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 3 MOTION by Plaintiffs Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, Marc Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters to stay proceedings (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 2 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, Marc Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters by Richard D Schwartz (Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen Mcentire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc Mcentire; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24084996. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Schwartz, Richard) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached #Consent To# form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (khg, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
| CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Albert Berry, III. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (khg, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 12/16/2025.] |
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