Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America v. Justiss

Several homeowners alleged that noise and odor emanating from a gas company’s compressor station caused a permanent nuisance. The company countered that because the homeowners’ complaints predated their lawsuit by six years, limitations barred them action. A jury found that a permanent nuisance, which began just before the lawsuit was filed, diminished property values. The court of appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment for the homeowners. We agree with the court of appeals that some evidence supports the jury’s finding on the accrual date.

We reach a different conclusion on damages,…