Chiquita Canyon Landfill odors spark another LA County lawsuit

A second lawsuit was filed Monday in Los Angeles federal court against the owners and operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, alleging that Castaic residents have been sickened by noxious fumes and odors emanating from the site.

The suit brought by Los Angeles County contends landfill owners Chiquita Canyon LLC, Chiquita Canyon Inc., and Waste Connections US Inc. have failed to control a persistent and harmful underground smoldering reaction within the landfill, which has been emitting noxious odors...