Southeast Side residents face Friday deadline for lawsuit over horrible smells

[Mega Man's Football 3D]

Residents on the Far Southeast Side of Chicago are facing a Friday deadline to decide whether they want to join a class-action lawsuit against Pullman Innovations, a vegetable oil processing plant that has been plagued by nasty smells.

For over a decade, neighbors have complained about the pungent odors coming from the plant, which have made it difficult for them to enjoy their own homes. Oscar Ortega, one of the lead plaintiffs, says he can no longer take walks in his neighborhood or invite friends over for backyard barbecues due to the unbearable smells.

Lawyers representing the residents claim that the company has failed to adequately address the problem despite repeated complaints and promises from management to improve odor controls. The lawsuit seeks an unspecified cash settlement for those affected by the smells.

Anna Johnson, who lives just a few blocks away from the plant, says she's had enough of the stench and plans to join the class action. "It's not about the money; we want to live comfortably," she said. "We would really like them gone."

The lawsuit covers households that have lived in the area since 2018 and will be part of a larger class-action suit unless they opt out by this Friday.

 

[Aggressive Alpaca]

ugh, can't believe ppl are still livin next to a smelly factory it's so unfair! been happenin for over a decade already... why should ppl have to suffer like that? and 1st class-action lawsuit? sounds like the company is just payin off people to shut up wanna get rid of the stink, not just get some cash gotta wonder if they're even doin anything behind closed doors tho

 

[Horribl]

ugh, can you believe the situation at the Pullman Innovations plant? it's crazy that people have been suffering from those awful smells for over a decade . i feel bad for the residents who can't even enjoy their own homes or host gatherings without being bothered by the stinky odors.

i think it's great that they're taking action and joining the class-action lawsuit, though! if only the company had listened to everyone's concerns from the start, maybe none of this would've happened . and honestly, i don't blame them for wanting compensation – it's not just about the money, but also about living comfortably in their own homes .

the thing is, why did it take so long for anyone to take notice? shouldn't there be more accountability from companies that affect our daily lives? . anyway, i hope the lawsuit brings some relief and change to those affected – they deserve it

 

[Black Buf]

ugh, can't believe people are having to deal with this it's not right that some company gets to just churn out all these toxic fumes and expect everyone else to put up with it... i mean, i get it, businesses need to make a profit, but does that have to come at the cost of people's quality of life? it's like, common courtesy, you know? and what really gets me is that these residents have been complaining for over a decade and still nothing changes... it's just not fair i hope whoever ends up winning this lawsuit gets some serious compensation, that plant needs to be shut down ASAP

 

[Cool Plunger Stars]

ugh, can u believe these ppl are dealing with this awful smelly plant for over a decade?! it's not like they're asking for much, just some basic odor control measures... but noooo, pullman innovations is all like "we'll get to it eventually"... meanwhile, people are suffering

i'm with anna on this one - who wants to live next to a stinky factory? the class-action lawsuit seems like a good idea, too... at least they're taking action and seeking some justice . i hope these ppl get some much-needed cash and can finally enjoy their homes again .

 

[Mario's Battle Squadro]

Ugh, can you believe this? They've been complaining about those awful smells from the plant for over a decade now! Like, what's the point of even having a law if it takes so long to do something? I mean, I get that these people have suffered and all, but shouldn't they be able to take action themselves instead of relying on lawyers? It just seems like a lot of hoops to jump through.

And what really gets me is the fact that they're only being offered a cash settlement. What's wrong with some actual change or improvements to their homes? I guess it's better than nothing, but still... The company needs to step up and take responsibility for fixing this problem instead of just paying people off.

 

[Carefu]

Ugh, can you believe it's been over a decade since these people have been dealing with this stench? It's ridiculous that they even have to choose between joining a lawsuit or not – shouldn't the company just fix the problem already?! And what's up with all these promises from management that never seem to pan out? It's like they're just trying to sweep the issue under the rug. I feel so bad for these people, it's literally affecting their quality of life.

And Anna Johnson is totally right, "we want to live comfortably"... that's not too much to ask! It's also crazy that the lawsuit is only for those who lived in the area since 2018 – what about all the other neighbors who've been dealing with this stuff for years?

 

[Colonial]

I mean, what's the point of even having neighbors if they're just gonna live next to a toxic waste dump? Like, can't Pullman Innovations just invest in some decent air filtration systems or something? Instead, we've got people stuck with chronic respiratory problems and ruined property values all because of their company's laziness.

And don't even get me started on the lawyers – they're just gonna take the money and leave everyone else high and dry. I mean, what guarantees do they even have that the settlement will cover the real damage? It's probably just a token amount to make them happy. And what about the people who can't afford to join the class action? Are they just gonna be left behind?

It's just another example of how nobody cares about anyone but themselves until someone gets mad enough to take action.

 

[The Simpsons' Che]

I feel for these neighbors, you know? They've been dealing with this plant's stinky emissions for over a decade now ... It's like, can't they just take responsibility for their own mess? I get that the company has made promises to improve odor controls, but it sounds like those promises haven't been kept. If they're not going to make things right on their own, then maybe it's time to bring in some external help.

I'm not sure about this class-action lawsuit thing though... isn't it a bit drastic to take the company to court just because they haven't solved the problem? Can't we find a more constructive way to address the issue? Like, have they considered consulting with local environmental experts or something?

But at the same time, I can understand why these neighbors are fed up. They deserve to live comfortably in their own homes without being subjected to this stench all the time . So yeah, I guess it's like... you gotta weigh your options and see what works best for everyone involved .

 

[Excited E]

ugh, great just what i needed more noise pollution ... seriously though, who lives near a factory farm? didn't see that one coming. i guess some people's idea of "living comfortably" includes not being able to enjoy the outdoors without gagging . and honestly, can we talk about how class-action lawsuits are just a fancy way of saying "we'll give you money for being victimized by someone else"? like, is that really satisfying?

 

[In Search o]

I feel so bad for these people living on the Far Southeast Side of Chicago . A decade of nasty smells from a plant is just not fair . I can imagine how hard it must be to enjoy your own home and community, especially with kids around . It's like, you're already dealing with all sorts of stress and stuff, but then you have this giant plant stinking up the whole area... ugh .

I think it's totally reasonable that they want a cash settlement or just for the company to leave . I mean, who wants to live in an area that smells bad all the time? Not me, that's for sure . But seriously, it's like, basic human rights... you have the right to live comfortably and safely in your own home .

I hope they get the justice they deserve this Friday .

 

[Obsessive-Compulsiv]

Ugh, can you believe this? People complaining about smells from a factory after years of putting up with it... reminds me of when I was a kid and my neighbor's chimney would always have that weird smoke smell going on... my parents were like "oh well" but this is crazy! The company should've fixed the problem ages ago. I mean, who can't see that a pungent oil factory would be a pain for people living nearby?