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Mid-America Pet Food Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mid-America Pet Food, LLC due to allegations that its recalled pet food products were contaminated with Salmonella, leading to pet illness, death, and financial losses. This Mid-America Pet Food class action case—Filardi v. Mid-America Pet Food, LLC, Case No. 7:23-cv-11170-NSR—was brought in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and overseen by Judge Nelson S. Román.
The lawsuit was initiated in 2023 after multiple recalls of Victor, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark products. Plaintiffs including Ferris, Gould, Swaringen-Orton, Rubiano, and Stephens alleged that Mid-America sold products tainted with Salmonella and failed to warn consumers, forming the core of the Mid-America Pet Food lawsuit details and Mid-America Pet Food legal claims. Class Counsel included Goldenberg Schneider, Levin Sedran & Berman, Sultzer & Lipari, and Reese LLP.
After more than a year of litigation, the parties reached a proposed settlement documented in the Settlement Agreement and Plan of Allocation. Eligible consumers are U.S. purchasers of the recalled Mid-America Pet Food Products, with compensation available for both purchase refunds and pet injury claims.
The lawsuit was initiated in 2023 after multiple recalls of Victor, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark products. Plaintiffs including Ferris, Gould, Swaringen-Orton, Rubiano, and Stephens alleged that Mid-America sold products tainted with Salmonella and failed to warn consumers, forming the core of the Mid-America Pet Food lawsuit details and Mid-America Pet Food legal claims. Class Counsel included Goldenberg Schneider, Levin Sedran & Berman, Sultzer & Lipari, and Reese LLP.
After more than a year of litigation, the parties reached a proposed settlement documented in the Settlement Agreement and Plan of Allocation. Eligible consumers are U.S. purchasers of the recalled Mid-America Pet Food Products, with compensation available for both purchase refunds and pet injury claims.
Lawsuit Name
Filardi v. Mid-America Pet Food, LLC
Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Case Number
7:23-cv-11170-NSR
Judge
Hon. Nelson S. Román
Plaintiffs
Ferris, Gould, Swaringen-Orton, Rubiano, Stephens, and others listed in the Amended Consolidated Complaint
Defendants
Mid-America Pet Food, L.L.C.
Key Allegation
Sold pet foods contaminated with Salmonella, causing pet illness, death, and financial losses.
Mid-America Pet Food Class Action Settlement - $5,500,000
The Mid-America Pet Food settlement update follows a proposed agreement resolving claims that the company sold Salmonella-contaminated pet foods under brands like Victor, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark. The settlement covers all U.S. consumers who purchased the recalled Mid-America Pet Food Products tied to the 2023 recalls. As part of the resolution, the company agreed to reimburse consumers for documented purchases at 100% of their verified costs and offer standardized payments for undocumented purchases, pet injury claims, and pet death claims—key details central to the Mid-America Pet Food lawsuit settlement amount.
The settlement structure includes up to $40 for undocumented food purchase claims, $50 for undocumented pet illness, $100 for undocumented pet death, and up to $100,000 for documented pet injury claims, subject to potential pro rata adjustments. Class Counsel negotiated the Plan of Allocation, and all claims must be submitted by February 5, 2026, a crucial deadline for Mid-America Pet Food settlement eligibility.
This settlement is unique in its tiered structure, its high cap on documented pet injury claims, and the requirement for veterinary verification for certain claims.
The settlement structure includes up to $40 for undocumented food purchase claims, $50 for undocumented pet illness, $100 for undocumented pet death, and up to $100,000 for documented pet injury claims, subject to potential pro rata adjustments. Class Counsel negotiated the Plan of Allocation, and all claims must be submitted by February 5, 2026, a crucial deadline for Mid-America Pet Food settlement eligibility.
This settlement is unique in its tiered structure, its high cap on documented pet injury claims, and the requirement for veterinary verification for certain claims.
Deadline for filing a claim: February 5, 2026
Mid-America Pet Food Products Class Action Payout: 40
Wondering the Mid-America Pet Food settlement amount per person? Payments vary based on claim type, documentation, and the number of approved claims. Claimants in this settlement may receive between $20–$100,000+ depending on factors like proof of purchase, whether a pet was injured, and overall claim volume. For those asking how much will I get from the Mid-America Pet Food lawsuit, undocumented purchase claims pay up to $40, undocumented pet illness pays $50, pet death pays $100, and documented pet injury claims can reach up to $100,000.
Payout timing depends on when the Court grants final approval and whether any appeals occur. The Mid-America Pet Food settlement payout date will occur only after the Final Approval Hearing and the exhaustion of appeals. Delays may happen due to court review, fraud checks, or high claim volumes.
Payout timing depends on when the Court grants final approval and whether any appeals occur. The Mid-America Pet Food settlement payout date will occur only after the Final Approval Hearing and the exhaustion of appeals. Delays may happen due to court review, fraud checks, or high claim volumes.
Consumer Product Contamination Class Action Payouts
$100
$20
$50
Average Payouts
Mid-America Pet Food Products Class Action Eligibility
To help you understand whether you’re part of the Mid-America Pet Food class action eligibility group, the claim form asks questions confirming you purchased recalled Mid-America Pet Food Products tied to the 2023 Salmonella recalls. Mid-America Pet Food class action claimants must show they bought eligible products between October 31, 2022 and February 29, 2024.
The form may ask:
- Which product you purchased
- Where and when you bought it
- Number of bags purchased
- Whether your pet became ill or died
- If you previously received reimbursement from the company
The form may ask:
- Which product you purchased
- Where and when you bought it
- Number of bags purchased
- Whether your pet became ill or died
- If you previously received reimbursement from the company
Eligible Products
Brand
Product
Victor Brand
Super Premium Dog Food – Hi-Pro Plus
Super Premium Dog Food – Professional
Super Premium Dog Food – Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice
Super Premium Dog Food – Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice
Super Premium Dog Food – Select Grain Free (various formulas)
Super Premium Dog Food – Active Dog & Puppy
Super Premium Dog Food – Senior Healthy Weight
Super Premium Dog Food – Performance
Super Premium Cat Food – Various formulas
Super Premium Dog Food – Professional
Super Premium Dog Food – Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice
Super Premium Dog Food – Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice
Super Premium Dog Food – Select Grain Free (various formulas)
Super Premium Dog Food – Active Dog & Puppy
Super Premium Dog Food – Senior Healthy Weight
Super Premium Dog Food – Performance
Super Premium Cat Food – Various formulas
Wayne Feeds
All dry dog food formulas included in recalls
Eagle Mountain
All dry dog food formulas included in recalls
Member’s Mark (Sam’s Club)
Beef & Brown Rice Dog Food
Salmon & Sweet Potato Dog Food
Salmon & Sweet Potato Dog Food
You purchased one or more Mid-America Pet Food Products
The purchase occurred in the United States
You did not buy the products for resale
Mid-America Pet Food Products Class Action Claim Form
The Mid-America Pet Food Products class action claim form is quick and simple with Chimo. Some settlements take longer due to court approval, appeals, or fraud checks, but Chimo streamlines the process so you can get your share fas. Here's how to file a claim against Mid-America Pet Food Products:
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Check eligibility now by answering a few quick questions
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Submit your form before February 5, 2026
You'll receive confirmation and updates on your claim status.
FAQ
Consumers allege that Mid-America Pet Food sold dog and cat food contaminated with Salmonella, leading to pet illness, pet death, and financial losses. Products across Victor, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark were included in the 2023 recalls.
Undocumented food purchases pay up to $40, documented purchases pay up to 100% reimbursement, undocumented pet illness pays $50, pet death pays $100, and documented pet injury claims can reach $100,000.
No. You can claim up to two bags without proof of purchase by certifying product, retailer, and approximate purchase dates.
You may be eligible for either a flat $50–$100 payment (no documentation) or full reimbursement of veterinary costs up to $100,000 (with documentation).
It includes one of the highest documented pet injury caps seen in a pet-food case: up to $100,000 per pet, with veterinary verification built into the claims process. The settlement covers all economic losses tied to pet illness or death — not just vet bills. The definition of Pet Injury Claims includes medical care, ongoing treatment, special diets, burial/cremation, replacement cost of the pet, and breeder losses. This creates potentially very large claims, especially for chronic treatment or high-value animals.
Breeder losses were explicitly included — and these can be extremely expensive. The settlement allows reimbursement for dead or injured breeding animals, including loss of breeding income, profit-and-loss records, and business tax documentation.
Breeding losses can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars.
Claims require extensive documentation, veterinary records, and full verification. Because the Settlement Administrator can: contact veterinarians, request sworn testimony, request lab reports, review business records, the settlement can safely allow higher caps without opening the door to fraud.
Breeder losses were explicitly included — and these can be extremely expensive. The settlement allows reimbursement for dead or injured breeding animals, including loss of breeding income, profit-and-loss records, and business tax documentation.
Breeding losses can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars.
Claims require extensive documentation, veterinary records, and full verification. Because the Settlement Administrator can: contact veterinarians, request sworn testimony, request lab reports, review business records, the settlement can safely allow higher caps without opening the door to fraud.
After the Final Approval Hearing and once any appeals are resolved. The earliest possible timeline is late 2025, followed by distribution.
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