Disagreements Arise on Trial Schedule for Massachusetts Pork Product Size Limits Case

Oct 16, 2023

ork processors and Massachusetts state officials find themselves at odds over the ideal timeline for a trial concerning the state’s regulations imposing limits on the sale of pork from hogs raised in pens deemed too small.

Triumph Foods and other plaintiffs initiated a lawsuit against the state, alleging that the rule unfairly discriminates against hog farmers and pork processors from outside Massachusetts.

Court filings reveal that the plaintiffs are pushing for an expedited trial and have requested an early partial summary judgment from the federal judge.

Contrastingly, the state has proposed a pre-trial and trial schedule that involves discovery stages, aiming for a trial in January 2024. The emphasis is on gathering essential information to ensure a fair trial.

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