Mountaire Farms $7.26M Wage and Hour Settlement
If you worked as a non-exempt chicken-processing employee at a Mountaire Farms facility in North Carolina between January 10, 2020 and December 20, 2024, you could receive money from a $7.26 million settlement. Submit your claim online or by mail before October 1, 2025 to secure your payment.
File Your Claim Online Download Claim Form (PDF)Who Is Eligible?
- Non-exempt employees who worked in chicken processing at Mountaire Farms Inc. or Mountaire Farms of North Carolina Corp.
- Employment must have occurred at a North Carolina facility any time between January 10, 2020 and December 20, 2024.
Settlement Benefits
The net settlement fund—after attorney fees, service awards, and administration costs—will be divided among eligible claimants based on individual payroll records.
- 50 % of each payment is for wage damages (reported on a W-2 and subject to withholding).
- 50 % is for liquidated damages and other relief (reported on a 1099).
How to Submit a Claim
- Go to the secure claim portal: gomezovandoncchickenprocessinglawsuit.com/Login
- Enter the CPT ID and passcode printed on the mailed or emailed notice.
- If you don’t have a CPT ID/passcode, call 888-330-3975 or email GomezOvandoNCChickenProcessingLawsuit@cptgroup.com.
- You may also request and mail a paper claim to: Gomez Ovando v. Mountaire Farms Inc., c/o CPT Group Inc., 50 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA 92606.
Key Dates
- Claim & Opt-Out Deadline: October 1, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: November 3, 2025
- Estimated Payout Date: Checks mailed roughly 21 days after the settlement becomes effective (post-appeals).
Why Was the Lawsuit Filed?
Plaintiffs alleged Mountaire failed to pay for all hours worked, underpaid overtime, and made improper paycheck deductions—violations of federal and North Carolina wage laws. Mountaire denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid prolonged litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I receive from the Mountaire Farms settlement?
Individual payments depend on your employment dates and payroll records. After deductions for fees and costs, the remaining fund is divided pro-rata among claimants.
Do I need proof to file a Mountaire Farms wage and hour claim?
In most cases, no additional proof is required. The settlement administrator already has payroll data and will calculate your share after you confirm your identity with the CPT ID and passcode.
What happens if I miss the October 1, 2025 deadline?
If you do not submit a claim or timely opt out, you will forfeit any payment but still be bound by the settlement’s release of claims.
Will the payment affect my taxes?
Yes. Half of each payment is treated as wages (with payroll tax withholding) and half as liquidated damages (reported on a Form 1099). Consult a tax professional with any questions.