Op-Ed:Bill would weaken neighbors’ ability to be compensated in hog farm lawsuits
Story Date: 4/3/2017

  Source: NEWS & OBSERVER, 4/1/17

The civil justice system in North Carolina exists to protect people and their property from unreasonable actions by others. One of the longest standing causes of action in civil courts is for nuisance claims, which allow you to bring suit when your neighbor creates a condition on their property that interferes with your ability to use and enjoy your property, such as excessive noise, poorly stored garbage that might attract vermin or foul odors. 

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