Frady v. Portland General Electric Co.

This appeal involves seven consolidated actions for nuisance and trespass. Plaintiffs appeal the dismissal of their complaints.

Three of these actions were brought by plaintiffs who own real property located in the immediate vicinity of the Bethel Combustion Turbine Facility, 1 which is owned and operated by defendant. The remaining four actions were brought by plaintiffs who reside on property near the facility. 2 All the complaints allege that the facility began operating in 1973, and that when it is in operation it emits low frequency sound waves. The complaints of the plaintiffs who own…