United States-Nebraska Beef Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against Meyer Natural Foods to settle a dispute over which company is liable for certain expenses incurred during a recall of beef last summer.
Some of the roughly 7 million pounds of beef that Nebraska Beef recalled in two separate recalls in July and August was supplied by Meyer for custom processing.
Bill Lamson, an attorney representing Nebraska Beef,said the company contends that Meyer Natural Foods and its parent company, Meyer Foods Holdings, are liable for recall costs associated with its products.
The lawsuit states that Meyer has informed Nebraska Beef that legal claims related to the recalls are being made against Meyer, and Meyer has demanded that Nebraska Beef indemnify it of all such claims and liabilities.
"[Nebraska Beef] expressly denies the Contamination originated at its processing plant; that it was negligent in its processing or handling of any cattle or product; or that it breached any of the terms of its agreement(s) with Meyer Natural Foods," the lawsuit states.
Officials at Meyer could not be reached for comment.
