The National Council of Agricultural Employers claims that DOL rule is unconstitutional.

CEO says supermarket giant “is operating from a position of strength.”

The companies admitted no wrongdoing.

The company provided new details on the ongoing investigation.

The state legislature is expected to take action in their next session.

Last week, Jennie-O Turkey Store and Koch Foods reached settlements too.

The processor seeks declaratory relief to prevent the administrative proceedings from continuing.

In a lawsuit, 17 states went against the agency.

Parent company Central Valley Meat acquired the facility from Cargill in May.

The corporation along with two related pork processing plants agreed to pay $13.5 million.