Allen et al v. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. et al

  1. June 11, 2014

    Northeast Milk Monopsony Class Action Beats Dismissal Bid

    A Vermont federal judge on Wednesday ruled that Dairy Farmers of America Inc. and Dairy Marketing Services LLC could not escape a consolidated antitrust class action brought by dairy farmers over an alleged pricing conspiracy in the Northeast, instead trimming some of the plaintiffs' claims.

  2. November 19, 2012

    Northeast Dairy Farmers Win Class Cert. In Antitrust Suit

    A Vermont federal judge on Monday certified a class of milk producers who claim industry cooperative Dairy Farmers of America Inc. conspired with major food companies to drive down prices in the Northeast.

  3. December 09, 2011

    Dairy Farmers Lose Cert. Bid In Milk Antitrust Action

    A Vermont federal judge on Friday refused to certify a class action accusing Dairy Farmers of America Inc. and others of creating a milk monopsony in the Northeast, saying the dairy farmers failed to show commonality of their claims.

  4. June 20, 2011

    Maine Group Again Denied Role In Milk Antitrust Action

    A Vermont federal judge refused on Monday to reconsider a decision denying the Maine Dairy Industry Association's motion to intervene in a class action accusing Dairy Farmers of America Inc. and others of creating a milk monopsony in the Northeast.

  5. May 04, 2011

    Judge OKs Dean Foods' $30M Antitrust Settlement

    A Vermont federal judge on Wednesday approved a $30 million settlement in an antitrust suit brought by a class of dairy farmers against Dean Foods Co., saying the parties had dealt with concerns the remaining defendants raised.

  6. April 18, 2011

    Judge Mulls Purchase Provision In $30M Dean Foods Deal

    A Vermont federal judge indicated Friday that she may cut a controversial provision that would require Dean Foods Co. to purchase its milk from independent farmers as part of a $30 million settlement of a proposed antitrust class action.

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