Iowa: Residents sue corn plant over pollution

April 24, 2012

IOWA CITY, Iowa — A Grain Processing Corp. plant in Muscatine, Iowa that makes corn-based products emits so much pollution that it has damaged homes, cars and property across the city, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.

The lawsuit, filed by 11 residents, alleges the Grain Processing plant spews harmful chemicals and particulate matter for miles as the wind blows, routinely blanketing homes and cars with soot and causing metals in everything from swing sets to siding and air conditioning systems to corrode.

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