A California jury awarded $8.8 million to Carson residents harmed by persistent foul odors from the Dominguez Channel.

A California jury has awarded $8.8 million to residents of Carson who sued over persistent foul odors emanating from the Dominguez Channel, ruling that the stench caused significant health and quality-of-life issues. The decision follows years of complaints about sewage-like smells affecting homes and businesses near the waterway, with plaintiffs arguing that local authorities failed to address the problem adequately. The award marks one of the largest in a series of lawsuits related to the channel’s ongoing pollution and odor issues.