New-Indy asks judge to dismiss class-action lawsuit, plaintiffs argue the smell is impacting people’s health

The New-Indy Containerboard company, the facility at the center of a years-long issue over the alleged emission of toxins and foul odors, asked a judge Wednesday to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against the company.

The lawsuit alleges the paper plant is emitting a foul smell and toxins into the air, which is impacting homes as far as 20 miles outside of the Catawba, South Carolina plant. 

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