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.