# Cargill

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-13**: Settlement Announced — Oklahoma AG Drummond announces a $44 million settlement resolving the case with all six companies.
- **2025-12**: Liability Ruling — A federal judge finds the poultry companies liable for water pollution. (Exact day not yet known.)
- **2005**: Lawsuit Filed — Oklahoma sues six poultry companies over poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Oklahoma's $44M poultry waste settlement ends 21-year environmental suit
2026-07-27 08:43:13 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 1

The landmark $44 million deal resolves a 2005 lawsuit with Tyson, Cargill, and others, setting a precedent for how states can enforce environmental remediation through litigation. It combines monetary relief with strict operational mandates and independent monitoring.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/oklahoma-44m-poultry-waste-settlement-legal

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