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Denver Residents File Lawsuit Over Persistent Odors from Purina Pet Food Plant

Class action suit claims noxious smells from the decades-old factory impact 2,000 households, seeking damages and nuisance declaration.

  • Plaintiffs allege the plant's odors interfere with daily life, making outdoor activities unbearable.
  • Complaints to state health officials describe the smell as 'rancid' and 'toxic,' causing eye irritation and gagging.
  • The lawsuit claims Purina has failed to implement adequate odor control measures despite years of resident complaints.
  • State air quality tests have shown the odors exceed Colorado's standards around the plant.
  • The plant, which has operated since 1930, shifted from livestock feed to pet food production in 1972.
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