LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – A company has filed a lawsuit against officials in Tippecanoe County claiming they didn't have the authority to pass an ordinance meant to block its quarry project.

The Journal and Courier reports (http://on.jconline.com/1tSzJ9a ) that Rogers Group Inc. filed the lawsuit Thursday against the county, its board of commissioners, zoning appeals officials and the county building commissioner. The Tennessee-based company wants to build a quarry on 524 acres of rural land near Americus.

Many residents of the area about 10 miles northeast of Lafayette have opposed the quarry plans, citing worries such as dust, truck traffic, blasting and property values.

Commissioner John Knochel voted for the ordinance. He says he thinks the company doesn't have a case.