Greater Westchester Homeowners' Ass'n v. Los Angeles, City of

ELR Citation: ELR 20051
No(s). C 931 989 (Cal. Super. Ct. Sep 30, 1975)

After recovering damages for diminution of property value, plaintiff homeowners and family members residing adjacent to L.A. Airport's North Runways here seek nuisance damages for mental and emotional distress caused by jet aircraft noise. Under California Civil Code §3479, nuisance applies to airc...