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

Supreme Court of California · Decided 1979-12-14

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Opinion RICHARDSON, J. Is a municipality which owns and operates an airport liable on a nuisance theory for personal injuries sustained by nearby residents and caused by noise from aircraft using the facility? We will conclude that it is. The resolution of this issue requires a careful weighing of two conflicting interests and policies. On the one hand, by ancient…

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