The BBC has
reported that a food factory, HL Foods Ltd plant now known as
Premier Foods Ltd, in Long Sutton Lincoln has been fined £140,000 for not addressing a faulty effluent plant, which produced a smell like rotting cabbage, affecting the surrounding neighbourhood. The neighbours kept a diary of the nuisance and were embarrassed when friends visited because of the bad smell.
The Environmental Agency said that the problems in 2007 were not properly addressed. They were called back numerous times because of residents' complaints.
Premier Foods was ordered to pay a fine of £140,000 and £4,421 in costs. The Defendants said that the effluent plant was operated by Contractors but as a result of the problems it planned to take over the running of the plant.
Leigh Day & Co has expertise representing individuals and communities prevented from enjoying normal family life as a result of the actions or omissions of businesses located near their homes.
Gene Matthews “It is not acceptable for a company to operate a way that prevents people from being able to enjoy their homes in the normal way that we would all expect. People must be allowed to live their lives without this type of interference. I am glad that the Environmental Agency (EA) have taken action and hope the EA is more proactive in bringing these cases to court.”
If you have been affected by this incident and would like to receive legal advice please contact
Gene Matthews on 020 7650 1200.
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