Schumacher v. Cargill Meat Solutions Corp.

BEAM, Circuit Judge.

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, Swift Beef Company, and Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (collectively the “Packers”) appeal the district court’s judgment entered after a jury trial in a class action brought under the Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA). The Packers argue, inter alia, that the district court improperly instructed the jury that the Packers could be liable for violating § 202(e) of the PSA even if they acted unintentionally. 1 Because we hold that a showing of intent is required under § 202(e), we reverse the district court’s judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiffs, a…