New lawsuit filed against Denver Purina factory for ‘rotting carcass’ odor

DENVER — For years, neighbors have complained about the smell coming from the Purina pet food plant near Interstate 70 and York. Now, a new lawsuit has been filed claiming that stench is harming families and making it impossible for them to enjoy their homes.

On Thursday, Denver7 met with Rile Walters and Hayley Douglas, who moved into a duplex across the highway from the factory in 2022.

“We toured it, I think twice, and both times it didn’t really smell, so we just decided to move in,” Walters said.

On a good day, neighbors say the smell of dog food moves in with the wind. On a bad day, it’s something they describe as unbearable…

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