# Five North Minneapolis Residents Sue Owens Corning Over Shingle Factory Odors and Air Pollution

> Five north Minneapolis residents sued Owens Corning over odors and air pollution from its shingle plant, seeking unspecified damages.

- Published: 2026-10-18T10:12:24+00:00
- Section: Legal & Disputes
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-18/owens-corning-minneapolis-shingle-plant-lawsuit
- Source: [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/minnesota-neighbors-shingle-factorys-smell-091600266.html)

## Key takeaways

- Five north Minneapolis residents sued Owens Corning over odors and air pollution from its Shingle Creek asphalt shingle plant, seeking unspecified damages.
- The EPA said in June that the plant violated the Clean Air Act because its sulfur dioxide emissions were too high.
- The proposed class covers people living within three-quarters of a mile of the plant, which has made shingles since 1945.

Five north Minneapolis residents sued Owens Corning over odors and air pollution from its asphalt shingle plant, alleging private and public nuisance and negligence, and seeking unspecified damages. [Yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/minnesota-neighbors-shingle-factorys-smell-091600266.html) reported the federal case, which is intended to cover people living within three-quarters of a mile of the Shingle Creek facility.

## The Minneapolis Shingle Plant Lawsuit

According to the Sahan Journal, five residents are named as the initial plaintiffs. The complaint says odors reach into yards, make time outdoors uncomfortable, and reduce use of nearby streets and parks, interfering with residents' normal use of their property.

In June, the EPA said the plant was violating the Clean Air Act because its sulfur dioxide emissions were too high, and the agency said odor complaints from nearby residents led inspectors to the site. The lawsuit cites the EPA's June violation findings and city citations and fines issued over odor complaints in August 2025 and April 2026.

Court records show the company was served with the lawsuit on October 7. The company declined to comment because the litigation is pending, and the named plaintiffs and their attorneys did not respond to requests for comment. No hearings are scheduled.

Plaintiffs Jennifer Castello and Jessica Scott said in a statement, "Stepping outside hurts our lungs. It's also embarrassing to have friends and family visit and have to work around the smell."

The Sahan Journal reported that the site has made shingles since 1945, when Lloyd A. Fry Roofing Co. operated there, and that the current owner bought the facility in 1977. Under city zoning rules, the plant is considered a non-conforming use. The complaint says the company did not invest in equipment and chemical additives that might have reduced odors and pollution.

## Owens Corning's Building Products Business

[Owens Corning](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005ewa/owens-corning) is a publicly traded manufacturer of branded residential building products spanning roofing, insulation, and doors, serving homeowners, contractors, and production homebuilders across North America and Europe through a network of more than 100,000 certified installers, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records list 2025 full-year sales of $10.1 billion and more than 25,000 employees across 31 countries.

## Earlier Owens Corning Developments

On October 6, 2026, Owens Corning named Summer Harvest its 2027 Shingle Color of the Year, a blend of gold, burnt sienna, blue, and tan available in its TruDefinition Duration Designer and FLEX shingle lines, Roofingcontractor reported. On October 5, 2026, FinancialContent Business Page reported that Ruff Roofing is expanding its Texas operations and holds Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor status. On September 18, 2026, Defense World reported that Nykredit A/S acquired a new position in Owens Corning, buying 1,044,808 shares worth about $166 million in the second quarter.

## What Comes Next in the Case

Because the case was filed as a class action, other residents within three-quarters of a mile of the plant could potentially join as plaintiffs, as the Sahan Journal reported. The suit seeks an unspecified amount in damages, and no hearings are scheduled.

## Companies in this story

- [Owens Corning company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005ewa/owens-corning) · website: http://www.owenscorning.com

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