Well, maybe you have heard of this one, but there was a bunch of homeowners in Missouri who got tired of smelling the stinky pig factory.  Some of the homeowners had lived in the area for about 100 years.  The pig factory basically said “hey there is no nuisance here” just get used to the smell.

The homeowners did not go for that explanation, and basically said “hey, we will get a lawyer and sue you for the stench you have created that we are tired of dealing with.”

After the case was heard, and tried, the jury agreed with the homeowners in the odor nuisance case and basically said “hey, hand over the bacon, you have violated the law as far as nuisance is concerned.”  The jury awarded a whopping 11 million dollars to the Plaintiff’s.  Just goes to show you, sometimes the piggy bank gets raided for funds.

Yes, maybe this verdict means that the cost of bacon goes up a penny or two per slice, and maybe the pig farm decides Missouri is not the best place for a pig farm.  At any rate, it just goes to show, that if you believe in a cause, a jury may very well agree right back with you.

If you are suffering a personal injury, hardship, or nuisance that you feel is JUST PLAIN WRONG, perhaps you should see if you have any legal rights to assert.  To find a lawyer who may be willing to accept your legal case, or file a lawsuit on a contingency fee basis, please check out http://www.contingencycase.com and “explore your legal options.”