A Settlement has been reached with Alderfer Family Farm LLC and Alderfer Poultry Farm, Inc. (“Alderfer” or “Defendants”), in a class action lawsuit. This class action lawsuit alleges that certain eggs sold by Alderfer were not produced by free roaming hens, as advertised. The lawsuit claims that this violated New York’s deceptive acts and false advertising laws.
Alderfer denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right.
The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the litigation.
Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read the Notice carefully and completely.
Summary of Your Legal Rights and Options In This Settlement | Deadline | |
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive benefits from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online. If you prefer, you can download the Claim Form here and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You may also call or email the Settlement Administrator to receive a paper copy of the Claim Form. | September 22, 2025 |
Opt Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt out of the Settlement and receive no payment. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendants related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own lawyer at your own expense. | July 3, 2025 |
Object to the Settlement and/or Attend a Hearing | If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. | July 3, 2025 |
Do Nothing | Unless you opt out of the Settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendants related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. | No Deadline |
Upcoming Important Dates
Opt Out Deadline
7/3/2025
Objection Deadline
7/3/2025
Claim Deadline
9/22/2025
Final Approval Hearing
10/22/2025 at 2:30 p.m.