Chavez et al v. Tyson Foods, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

9:20-cv-00134

Court:

Texas Eastern

Nature of Suit:

P.I.: Other

Judge:

Ron Clark

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  1. August 10, 2020

    Tyson Worker's Family Vows To Press 'Stronger' COVID Suit

    The family of a Tyson Foods meat plant worker who died after contracting COVID-19 has dropped their suit against the food giant in Texas federal court, but their attorney told Law360 Monday they will be filing a "stronger" version of the case in the future.

  2. July 31, 2020

    Tyson Says Suit Doesn't Tie Worker's COVID-19 Death To Plant

    Tyson Foods has told a federal judge in Texas it can't be held liable for the death of one of its employees in a lawsuit brought by the man's family because the relatives can't prove he contracted COVID-19 at the chicken processing plant where he worked.

  3. June 16, 2020

    Tyson Hit With Another COVID-19 Death Suit In Texas

    The family of a longtime Texas meat factory worker who died from the novel coronavirus claims in a suit removed to federal court Monday that his employer Tyson Foods Inc. is responsible because it failed to take appropriate steps to protect its staff.