White Castle, Cracker Barrel and Golden Corral seek damages related to alleged poultry price fixing.

The family of Pedro Cano said the company did not provide him with proper protections.

The complaints cite three safety officials in Texas forcing people to come to work.

The company said the plaintiffs did not provide enough evidence of its liability.

USDA says the complaint is moot after it withdrew its traceability plan, but plaintiffs’ lawyers argue the court should hear the case.

A decision is expected later this year.