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U.S. v. Norman W. Fries, Inc., d/b/a Claxton Poultry Farms and Koch Foods, Inc.

Overview

Norman W. Fries, Inc., d/b/a Claxton Poultry Farms engaged in a conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for broiler chicken products. The charged conspiracy began at least as early as 2012 and continued at least until early 2019. 

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For questions about upcoming public hearings or victims’ rights, contact the Victim Hearing Coordinator in the Washington Criminal II Section.

Case Documents:

Superseding Indictment (July 28, 2021)

Indictment (May 19, 2021)

Case Open Date
Case Name
United States v. Norman W. Fries, Inc., d/b/a Claxton Poultry Farms and Koch Foods, Inc.
Case Type
Criminal
Case Violation(s)
  • Bid Rigging
  • Price Fixing - Horizontal
Industry Code(s)
  • Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production
Component
Antitrust Division
Case Documents
Superseding Indictment   [PDF, ]
Indictment   [PDF, ]
Updated February 16, 2023