 The plaintiffs argued that they were unable to enjoy their property because of the smell coming from the Smithfield facilities.In 2017 in Wake County, North Carolina, nearly 500 residents sued a Smithfield subsidiary, Murphy-Brown, in 26 lawsuits, alleging nuisance and ill health caused by smells, open-air lagoons, and pig carcasses.Residents said their outdoor activities were limited as a consequence, and that they were unable to invite visitors to their homes.