Attorney General's Statement on Poultry Lawsuit Ruling

“This judgment has significant ramifications for the industry. These consequences underscore why we have focused on the importance of negotiations with the poultry companies before getting to this point,” Drummond said. 

“A robust poultry industry and clean water can and must coexist. I remain committed to working with the poultry companies toward a resolution. I can help facilitate negotiations that achieve cleanup of the watershed while supporting Oklahoma farmers. Let's find a path forward together. I fervently believe there are solutions that will clean up our water while ensuring a strong and enduring poultry business in Oklahoma.”  

The poultry companies can appeal the judgment decision and face years of costly litigation and uncertainty or meet the State at the negotiating table. A settlement agreement could address the cleanup requirements while giving all involved parties more flexibility and certainty.   

Key aspects of the judgment include: 

Remediation: 

Special master and watershed monitoring team: 

Restriction on land application of poultry waste: 

Penalties and attorneys fees: 

Read the judgment.