Here is a story that could be playing out in Iowa like it is now unfolding in North Carolina.
A Texas-based trial lawyer has brought 26 lawsuits against North Carolina hog producers, one defendant in particular connected with Smithfield Foods, claiming the farms are a nuisance to their surrounding neighbors. Three of the cases have been argued and the juries in each case have found the court in favor of the plaintiffs, which collectively have been awarded over $548 million in damages attributed to production related odor, dust, flies, etc. The remaining 23 cases are still waiting to be litigated.
Dustin Hoffman, of our Network, is tuned in on the story and gathering information from his sources in North Carolina and Iowa.
I have some insight from another angle on what is happening to hog farms that are meeting all government standards, yet are being sued as a nuisance. The judgement against the farms and larger hog integrators will change the face of the industry, if they are upheld by the court system.
AUDIO: Profit Matters 9-10-18
