McDonald’s has filed a lawsuit against some of the country's largest meat packers.The fast-food hamburger chain has filed a complaint against the meat industry's "Big Four" — Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef Packing Company — and their subsidiaries, alleging a price fixing scheme for beef specifically.
Lawsuits filed by grocery stores, ranchers, restaurants and wholesalers have piled up over the years. Some litigation is still pending, although meat packers and processers have opened their wallets in the past.RELATED: Chipotle brings back 'Boorito' deal with $6 entrées – here's what to knowSuch settlements did not include admissions of wrongdoing, however.