Haff Poultry, Inc. et al v. Foster Farms, LLC
| Haff Poultry, Inc., Nancy Butler doing business as Butler Poultry, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc McEntire and Karen McEntire |
| Foster Farms LLC |
| 2:2025cv01136 |
| December 17, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Utah |
| Central Office |
| David Barlow |
| Cecilia M Romero |
| Anti-Trust |
| 15 U.S.C. § 0015 Antitrust Litigation |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 54
ORDER Staying Discovery Pending Resolution of Motions to Dismiss and Setting Deadlines for Status Reports (MDL Pretrial Order No. 3) (138) in case 2:25-md-03167-DBB-CMR; (297) in case 2:25-cv-01134-DBB-CMR; (107) in case 2:25-cv-01135-DBB-CMR; (53) in case 2:25-cv-01136-DBB-CMR; (71) in case 2:25-cv-01137-DBB-CMR; (65) in case 2:25-cv-01139-DBB-CMR; (68) in case 2:25-cv-01172-DBB-CMR. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 6/10/2026. (mh)
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| Filing 53 Joint MOTION for Entry of Stipulated Order Staying Discovery Pending Resolution of Motions to Dismiss and Setting Deadlines for Status Reports filed by Plaintiffs Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, MDL NOtice Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lichtman, Jason) |
| Filing 52 AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION of Sam Auld in Support re #51 Joint MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant Foster Farms LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - MTD Order, #2 Exhibit B - JPML Transcript, #3 Exhibit C - Redline Comparison)(Auld, Sam) |
| Filing 51 Joint MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM and Memorandum in Support filed by Defendant Foster Farms LLC. (Bershteyn, Boris) |
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Filing 50
ORDER granting Motion Enter Stipulated Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) Order; Stipulation and Order Regarding Expert Discovery; Stipulated Order Regarding the Production of Documents and Electronically Stored Information; and Agreed Confidentiality Order (128) in case 2:25-md-03167-DBB-CMR, ECF No. (290) in case 2:25-cv-01134-DBB-CMR, (99) in case 2:25-cv-01135-DBB-CMR; (48) in case 2:25-cv-01136-DBB-CMR; (64) in case 2:25-cv-01137-DBB-CMR; (62) in case 2:25-cv-01139-DBB-CMR; (63) in case 2:25-cv-01172-DBB-CMR. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 5/8/26. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Stipulated Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) Order, #2 Exhibit 2 - Stipulation and Order Regarding Expert Discovery, #3 Exhibit 3 - Stipulated Order Regarding the Production of Documents and Electronically Stored Information, #4 Exhibit 4 - Agreed Confidentiality Order) (jwt)
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Filing 49
DOCKET TEXT ORDER REFERRING MOTION #48 Joint MOTION to Enter Stipulated Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) Order; Stipulation and Order Regarding Expert Discovery; Stipulated Order Regarding the Production of Documents and Electronically Stored Information; and Agreed Confidentiality Order filed by Marc McEntire, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Daniel W. Gaines, Jr., Karen McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. Motions referred to Cecilia M. Romero. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 5/6/2026. (hrl)
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| Filing 48 Joint MOTION to Enter Stipulated Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) Order; Stipulation and Order Regarding Expert Discovery; Stipulated Order Regarding the Production of Documents and Electronically Stored Information; and Agreed Confidentiality Order filed by Plaintiffs Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, MDL NOtice Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit 1 (Stipulated Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) Order), #3 Exhibit 2 (Stipulation and Order Regarding Expert Discovery), #4 Exhibit 3 (Stipulated Order Regarding the Production of Documents and Electronically Stored Information), #5 Exhibit 4 (Agreed Confidentiality Order))(Lichtman, Jason) |
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Filing 47
ORDER granting Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney ((117) in case 2:25-md-03167-DBB-CMR, (282) in case 2:25-cv-01134-DBB-CMR, (94) in case 2:25-cv-01135-DBB-CMR, (46) in case 2:25-cv-01136-DBB-CMR, (61) in case 2:25-cv-01137-DBB-CMR, (57) in case 2:25-cv-01139-DBB-CMR, (60) in case 2:25-cv-01172-DBB-CMR). Andrew Coyne Curley for Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utah's local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero on 4/15/2026. (jwt)
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| Filing 46 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Andrew Curley , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-575761,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, MDL NOtice Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lichtman, Jason) |
| Filing 45 Transcript Purchased by: Daniel Walker re (55 in 2:25-cv-01139-DBB-CMR, 277 in 2:25-cv-01134-DBB-CMR, 44 in 2:25-cv-01136-DBB-CMR, 59 in 2:25-cv-01137-DBB-CMR, 112 in 2:25-md-03167-DBB-CMR, 55 in 2:25-cv-01172-DBB-CMR, 92 in 2:25-cv-01135-DBB-CMR) transcript(s) of 2/19/2026. (jwt) |
| Filing 44 **RESTRICTED DOCUMENT** NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Case Management Conference held on 2/19/2026 before Judge David Barlow. Court Reporter/Transcriber Michelle Mallonee RPR CCR, Telephone number 801-209-4979. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Please review the transcript within 14 days after receiving this notice to determine if personal data identifiers need to be redacted. If redaction is not required, the transcript will be made electronically available 90 days after this notice. If redaction of personal identifies is needed, a party must file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction within 21 days after receiving this notice. Within 42 days after receiving this notice, a party must file a Redaction Request identifying the information that must be redacted. Please review DUCivR 5.2-1 for additional information about redacting personal identifiers or protected information. The Attorney Filing the Notice of Intent To Request Redaction and Redaction request must send a copy to the court reporter. The court will not send a copy to the court reporter. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Request Redaction due 4/8/2026. Redaction Request due 4/29/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/20/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/16/2026. (jwt) |
| Filing 43 COMPLAINT (Consolidated Class Action Complaint) against Allen Harim Foods LLC, Amick Farms, LLC, Case Farms Processing, Inc., Case Foods, Inc., Claxton Poultry Farms, Fielddale Farms Corp., Foster Farms LLC, George's Chicken, LLC, George's Foods, LLC, George's Inc., George's Processing, Inc., Harrison Poultry, Inc., House of Raeford Farms of Louisiana, LLC, House of Raeford Farms, Inc., Mar-Jac Holdings, Inc., Mar-Jac Poultry AL, LLC, Mar-Jac Poultry MS, LLC, Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc., Mar-Jac Poultry, LLC, Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc., Mountaire Farms, Inc., Norman W. Fries, Inc., O.K. Foods, Inc., Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc., Peco Foods, Inc., Simmons Foods, Inc., George's Processing Inc., Allen Harim Foods LLC, Amick Farms, LLC, Case Farms Processing, Inc., Case Foods, Inc., Claxton Poultry Farms, Fieldale Farms Corp., Fielddale Farms Corp., Foster Farms LLC, Norman W. Fries, George's Chicken, LLC, George's Foods, LLC, George's Inc., George's Processing Inc., Harrison Poultry, Inc., House of Raeford Farms of Louisiana, LLC, House of Raeford Farms, Inc., Mar-Jac Holdings, Inc., Mar-Jac Poultry AL, LLC, Mar-Jac Poultry MS, LLC, Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc., Mar-Jac Poultry, LLC, Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc., Mountaire Farms, Inc., Norman W. Fries, Inc., O.K. Foods, Inc., Ozark Mountain Poultry, Inc., Peco Foods, Inc., Simmons Foods, Inc., Fieldale Farms Corp. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number UTDC-5719695) filed by Jonathan Walters, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Nancy Butler, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, James Michael Mercer, Nancy Butler, Marc McEntire, Karen McEntire, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc McEntire. (Lichtman, Jason) |
| Filing 42 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST ORDER FORM by Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters for proceedings held on 02/19/2026 before Judge Barlow.. (Smith, Gary) |
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Filing 41
ORDER APPOINTING INTERIM LEAD COUNSEL AND SETTING CASE SCHEDULE (MDL Pretrial Order No. 2). Signed by Judge David Barlow on 2/19/26. (jwt)
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| Filing 40 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David Barlow: Case Management Conference held on 2/19/2026. All appearances of counsel entered. The court reviewed the agenda for the hearing. The court reviewed its expectations about the court's role and goals, the magistrate judge's role, and counsel's role and responsibilities, including meet and confer obligations and review of the court's MDL website for administrative and logistical questions. Discussion heard on the proposed MDL leadership structure, their experiences and qualifications. The court appointed interim class counsel and the court will issue an order. The court directed co-lead counsel to prepare an email list containing all members of the leadership and liaison team on the plaintiff's side, as well as the team on the defense side. The court directed counsel to use this email list when it is necessary to communicate with chambers to ensure representative counsel have all been notified and there are no ex parte communications. Discussion heard on the joint case management report, the proposed scheduling order and related issues. The court directed the parties to meet and confer regarding a potential discovery stay dispute that it became aware of at the hearing. Content and cadence of status reports and case management conferences were discussed, and the court identified proposed language depending on the resolution of the parties' further discussions about when the status reports will begin. The court anticipates reviewing the status reports and then determining, based on the parties' reports, whether a case management conference will be scheduled, and whether those conferences will be held in-person or by videoconference. The parties will a submit a proposed order addressing these issues.Additional discussion was held regarding notice of appearance of one counsel who has not yet appeared. Plaintiff's counsel also notified the court that it had reached settlement with one party and anticipates filing a motion regarding approval of that settlement. Discussion held regarding possible referral to a settlement magistrate judge; counsel should notify the court at the time they request a referral. Attorney for Plaintiff: Dan Walker, Gary Smith, Jason Lichtman, Erika Inwald, Attorney for Defendant: Boris Bershteyn, Amy Sorenson, Larry Heftman, Laura Flath, Sam Auld, Elise Yu, Alex Leeman. Court Reporter: Michelle Mallonee.(tcs) |
| Filing 39 Case Referral Reassigned per Order of Recusal (96) in case 2:25md3167, (262) in case 2:25cv1134, (81) in case 2:25cv1135, (38) in case 2:25cv1136, (53) in case 2:25cv1137, (49) in case 2:25cv1139, (45) in case 2:25cv1172. Case numbers will now read 2:25-md-03167-DBB-CMR, 2:25-cv-01134-DBB-CMR, 2:25-cv-01135-DBB-CMR, 2:25-cv-01136-DBB-CMR, 2:25-cv-01137-DBB-CMR, 2:25cv-01139-DBB-CMR, 2:25-cv-01172-DBB-CMR. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (jwt) |
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Filing 38
ORDER OF RECUSAL - Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett recused. Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Cecilia M. Romero for all further proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/17/26. (jwt)
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Filing 37
ORDER granting Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Lin Y. Chan for or Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, (85) in case 2:25-md-03167-DBB-JCB, (252) in case 2:25-cv-01134-DBB-JCB, (71) in case 2:25-cv-01135-DBB-JCB, (35) in case 2:25-cv-01136-DBB-JCB, (49) in case 2:25-cv-01137-DBB-JCB, (46) in case 2:25-cv-01139-DBB-JCB, (42) in case 2:25-cv-01172-DBB-JCB.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 2/13/2026. (jwt)
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Filing 36
ORDER granting Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Brendan P. Glackin for Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, (84) in case 2:25-md-03167-DBB-JCB, (251) in case 2:25-cv-01134-DBB-JCB, (70) in case 2:25-cv-01136-DBB-JCB, (48) in case 2:25-cv-01137-DBB-JCB, (45) in case 2:25-cv-01139-DBB-JCB, (41) in case 2:25-cv-01172-DBB-JCB. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html. Instructions are available at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions#PHV.A Pro Hac Vice Attorney who fails to register for CM/ECF access will not receive notifications of electronic filings.Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice may download a copy of the District of Utahs local rules from the courts web site at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/rules-practice. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 2/13/2026. (jwt)
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| Filing 35 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lin Y. Chan , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number UTDC-5698093,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, MDL NOtice Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. (Attachments: #1 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Lichtman, Jason) |
| Filing 34 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Brendan P. Glackin , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number UTDC-5698057,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Plaintiffs Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, MDL NOtice Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. (Attachments: #1 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Vice Admission)(Lichtman, Jason) |
| Filing 33 NOTICE of Joint Proposed Agenda for Case Management Conference by Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters (Smith, Gary) |
| Filing 32 AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING: Case Management Conference set for 2/19/2026 at 01:30 PM in Rm 3.100 before Judge David Barlow. ***NOTE: Change in Judge only*** (tcs) |
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Filing 31
DOCKET TEXT ORDER. Yesterday this MDL was reassigned. As the parties are aware, there is a long-scheduled case management conference set for February 19, 2026, at 1:30 pm. Despite the reassignment, this case management conference will proceed as scheduled. The conference will take place in courtroom 3.100.The court also is in receipt of ECF No. 60, the parties' Joint Case Management Report, for which it thanks the parties. The court looks forward receiving the proposed agenda addressed in MDL Pretrial Order No. 1, ECF No. 11. Signed by Judge David Barlow on 2/11/2026. (tcs)
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| Filing 30 Case Reassigned to Judge David Barlow per Order Reassigning Litigation entered on 2/10/2026. Judge Robert J. Shelby no longer assigned to the case. Case number will now read 2:25md3167-DBB-JCB, 2:25cv1134-DBB-JCB, 2:25cv1135-DBB-JCB, 2:25cv1136-DBB-JCB, 2:25cv1137-DBB-JCB, 2:25cv1139-DBB-JCB, 2:25cv1172-DBB-JCB. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (jwt) |
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Filing 29
ORDER from MDL Panel Reassigning Litigation signed by Karen K. Campbell, Chair on 2/10/2026. (jwt)
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| Filing 28 STATUS REPORT Joint Case Management Report by Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. (Lichtman, Jason) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Jason L. Lichtman on behalf of Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Nancy Butler, Daniel W. Gaines, Jr, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters (Lichtman, Jason) |
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Filing 26
ORDER granting #22 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Oral Pottinger for Foster Farms LLC as to 2:25md3167, 2:25cv1134, 2:25cv1136. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/2/26. (jwt)
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Filing 25
ORDER granting #21 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice Carmine R. Zarlenga for Foster Farms LLC as to cases 2:25md3167, 2:25cv1134, 2:25cv1136. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared C. Bennett on 2/2/26. (jwt)
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| Filing 24 NOTICE FROM THE COURT: Rule 2.1(c) of the Rules of Procedure of the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) governs this action. Notwithstanding DUCivR 3-3, any attorney already representing a party in a member case does not need to file a pro hac vice admission motion. An attorney who is not already representing a party upon transfer in a member case must file a pro hac vice motion. Attorneys requesting admission pro hac vice (1) are not required to have their admissions moved by an active member of this court's bar, (2) do not need another member of this courts bar to sign pleadings or enter appearances, and (3) are limited to practice in this court in only the multidistrict litigation proceeding. (jwt) |
| Filing 23 **ENTRY ERROR - DUPLICATE MOTION OF ECF NO #22 ; DISREGARD** MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Oral D. Pottinger , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5671006,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendant Foster Farms LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Zarlenga, Carmine) Modified on 1/16/2026 (jwt). |
| Filing 22 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Oral D. Pottinger , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5671006,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendant Foster Farms LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Zarlenga, Carmine) |
| Filing 21 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Carmine R. Zarlenga , Registration fee $ 50, receipt number AUTDC-5670887,Attorneys awaiting Pro Hac Vice admission should immediately register to efile and receive electronic notification of case activity in the District of Utah at #https://www.pacer.uscourts.gov/cmecf/dcbk.html.Registration requests will not be approved until the court has granted the pro hac vice motion. Instructions are available on the court's website at #https://www.utd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-electronic-case-filing. filed by Defendant Foster Farms LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Application for Pro Hac Vice Admission, #2 Text of Proposed Order) Attorney Carmine R. Zarlenga added to party Foster Farms LLC(pty:dft)(Zarlenga, Carmine) |
| Filing 20 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) |
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Filing 19
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 18
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 17 NOTICE FROM THE COURT re #15 Transfer Order. This case was filed in the Northern District of California 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 16 Case transferred in from USDC of California Northern; Case Number 3:25-cv-07996. Original file, certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. USDC District of Utah case number 2:25-cv-01135-RJS, Assigned to District Judge Robert J. Shelby. |
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Filing 15
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to District of Utah. (pjf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/16/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.]
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Filing 14
ORDER GRANTING REQUEST TO STAY PROCEEDINGS. Status Report due by 1/12/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 11/12/2025. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/12/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.]
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| Filing 13 STATUS REPORT by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. (Davis, Joshua) (Filed on 11/12/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
| Filing 12 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Nancy Butler, Jonathan Walters. Service waived by Foster Farms, LLC waiver sent on 9/25/2025. Litigation stayed. (Davis, Joshua) (Filed on 11/4/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
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Filing 11
Order by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim granting #10 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Erika A. Inwald. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/29/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.]
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| Filing 10 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21276438.) Filing fee previously paid on 10/24/2025 filed by Nancy Butler, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters. (Inwald, Erika) (Filed on 10/29/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
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Filing 9
Order by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim denying #8 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Erika A. Inwald. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/27/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.]
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| Filing 8 MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Haff Poultry, Inc., Nancy Butler, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc McEntire, Karen McEntire ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-21276438.) filed by Haff Poultry, Inc., Nancy Butler, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc McEntire, Karen McEntire. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Inwald, Erika) (Filed on 10/24/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
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Filing 7
Order by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim granting #6 Motion to Stay. Status Report due by 11/12/2025. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/7/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.]
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| Filing 6 MOTION to Stay filed by Haff Poultry, Inc., Nancy Butler, James Michael Mercer, Jonathan Walters, Marc McEntire, Karen McEntire. Motion Hearing set for 11/24/2025 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. Responses due by 10/17/2025. Replies due by 10/24/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order)(Davis, Joshua) (Filed on 10/3/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Foster Farms, LLC. (pjf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/22/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
| Filing 4 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 12/15/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/22/2025 01:30 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. (pjf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/19/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
| Filing 3 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 10/3/2025. (mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/19/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
| Filing 2 Proposed Summons. (Davis, Joshua) (Filed on 9/19/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21149880.). Filed by Marc McEntire, James Michael Mercer, Haff Poultry, Inc., Karen McEntire, Nancy Butler, Jonathan Walters. (Davis, Joshua) (Filed on 9/19/2025) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/17/2025.] |
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