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Oklahoma Settles $25M Pollution Case with Tyson, Cargill

2/17/2026

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced settlements with Tyson Foods and Cargill totaling over $25 million to resolve a 20-year pollution lawsuit in the Illinois River Watershed.
Tyson Foods will pay $19 million.
Cargill will pay $6.5 million.
This settlement follows a December court ruling that held them liable for elevated phosphorus levels.
Ongoing litigation continues against other defendants, including Cal-Maine and Simmons.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced settlements with Tyson Foods and Cargill totaling over $25 million to resolve a 20-year pollution lawsuit in the Illinois River Watershed.
Tyson Foods will pay $19 million.
Cargill will pay $6.5 million.
This settlement follows a December court ruling that held them liable for elevated phosphorus levels.
Ongoing litigation continues against other defendants, including Cal-Maine and Simmons.