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Albertas Court of Kings Bench has certified a major class-action lawsuit against Amrize Canada, formerly Lafarge, over pollution from its Exshaw cement plant. Residents claim carcinogenic dust, noise, and emissions have negatively impacted their lives since a 2016 expansion. The suit covers around 700 people who owned or lived in Exshaw and Lac Des Arcs from September 2016 to the certification date. The judge denied the companys attempt to block it as a class action and allowed punitive damages. Both sides now have 45 days to plan the litigation, and notices will be sent to potential class members. The plant has been in operation since 1906, but the allegations are not yet proven. This sets the stage for a significant showdown on industrial impacts in quiet mountain hamlets.

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