Castagna v. Tyson

In December 2024, Legal Impact for Chickens sent an official books and records request to Tyson’s board on behalf of a shareholder client. The shareholder is demanding more information about Tyson’s treatment of chickens and of workers. LIC then communicated with attorneys for Tyson’s board regarding the documents to which our client is entitled. Unfortunately, we were unable to reach an agreement.

So, on August 21st, 2025, we represented the shareholder in filing a Delaware Code section 220 lawsuit against Tyson in the Delaware Court of Chancery. The lawsuit demands that Tyson release records documenting its treatment of workers and animals. The lawsuit comes on the heels of both child-labor allegations and an Animal Outlook undercover investigation which led to a Tyson chicken grower pleading guilty to charges of animal cruelty. Delaware law firm Farnan LLP is co-counsel on the lawsuit. Stay tuned.