A proposed settlement moved forward in a class-action lawsuit against Swift Pork Co. over allegations that noxious odors from its Louisville, Kentucky slaughter and processing plant invaded nearby neighborhoods, more than three years after the case was filed. The agreement received preliminary approval from a U.S. District Court judge in…
A proposed settlement moved forward in a class-action lawsuit against Swift Pork Co. over allegations that noxious odors from its Louisville, Kentucky slaughter and processing plant invaded nearby neighborhoods, more than three years after the case was filed.
The agreement received preliminary approval from a U.S. District Court judge in December and would establish a $500,000 settlement fund. Residents living within one mile of the plant were notified by mail and provided claim forms and instructions on how to participate in the settlement. More than 3,700 households could be eligible under the proposed class definition, which covers owner-occupants and renters in the area dating back to July 11, 2020…