Humane Society of the U.S. and Co-Defendants Pay $15.75 Million to Settle Circus Litigation

To follow is a statement from Will Coggin, senior research analyst for the Center for Consumer Freedom, regarding yesterday’s announcement that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other co-defendants will pay $15.75 million to settle a racketeering lawsuit brought by Feld Entertainment, parent company of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The vegan animal rights group was involved in alleged illegal witness payments as part of a scheme to pursue malicious litigation against the circus.

This historic case has exposed the despicable tactics of the Humane Society of the United States and other animal rights fanatics, and the settlement sends a message they will be held accountable for their actions. Most troubling is that this settlement will be paid with donations intended to help animals. Americans should think twice before donating any money to HSUS. It’s likely not being spent the way its ads lead people to believe.

The case originally stemmed from a complaint filed under the Endangered Species Act, alleging misconduct by Feld toward its Asian elephants. A U.S. District Court ultimately ruled the case was “frivolous,” “vexatious,” and “groundless and unreasonable from its inception.” This stunning settlement finally brings to a close litigation that’s dragged on for 14 years.

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