Perdue Farms has settled a class action lawsuit brought by contractors that claimed the Company conspired with other integrators to reduce grower compensation. Perdue Farms has not acknowledged any guilt or antitrust violation but has settled in order to avoid distraction of 
management arising from litigation.
In a statement Perdue Farms noted "we value the excellent relationships built on trust we have with our farmers and remain committed to providing them fair competitive contracts that benefit them and thereby our flocks, company, customers and consumers".