Galaxy Carpet Mills, Inc. v. Massengill

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• permitting nuisance action related to pollution caused by coal-fired boilers even though owner had obtained environmental permits
• permitting nuisance action related to pollution caused by coal-fired boilers even though owner had obtained environmental permits
• affirming jury verdict in favor of homeowners where a carpet dye plant in a “predominantly residential” area began using coal-fired boilers that emitted soot, ash, and loud noises
• affirming jury verdict in favor of homeowners on their nuisance claim where a carpet dye plant in a predominately residential area obtained a permit from the state environmental agency and began using coal-fired boilers that emitted soot, ash, and loud noises
• “[A] lawful business may, by reason of its location in a residential area, cause hurt, inconvenience, and damage to those residing in the vicinity and become a nuisance per accidens (a nuisance by reason of circumstances and surroundings), against which an injunction will be granted.”

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