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Judge Blocks State Effort to Eliminate Air Nuisance Lawsuits in Ohio

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A Franklin County judge blocked a state law that sought to eliminate Ohioans' ability to sue neighbors for air nuisance. The judge ruled that the attempt to repeal the air nuisance rule, which was included in the state budget, violated the state constitution's one-subject rule. Among the plaintiffs in the case is Donna Ballinger, who is suing a steel plant under the air nuisance rule.

From mesabitribune.com

Why it matters

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The ruling reinforces the air nuisance rule, which has been part of Ohio's plan to comply with the federal Clean Air Act since 1974. This legal protection strengthens the ability of individuals to pursue pollution claims against industrial operations in the state.

From mesabitribune.com

Who's involved

  • Franklin CountyThe county where the judge issued the ruling blocking the repeal of the air nuisance rule.
  • OhioThe state where the air nuisance rule is enforced and the legal challenge took place.
  • BallingerA plaintiff who is using the air nuisance rule to sue a neighboring steel plant.

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