Covington v. Jefferson County

TROUT, Chief Justice.

Michael and Karla Covington (the “Covingtons”) appeal the district court’s dismissal of their complaint and denial of attorney’s fees and costs relating to claims against Jefferson County for permitting the operation of a hot mix plant and landfill on land across the street from the Covingtons’ property.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

This case involves the Covingtons’ claims against Jefferson County for activities taking place in a gravel pit located, across the road from the Covingtons’ home. The Covingtons moved to their home in Bonneville County in 1992. The subject…