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DemKota beef sues contractor over millions in cost overruns

Meatpacker claims rendering consultant steered contract for personal gain, caused $8.5M in overruns

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Jonathan Ellis
Oct 04, 2025
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A consultant hired by DemKota Ranch Beef is denying he caused the Aberdeen processor millions in cost overruns through lax management and poor hiring decisions, according to court records.

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