Goldstein v. Potomac Electric Power Co.

Pursuant to the Uniform Certification of Questions of Law Act, Maryland Code (1974), §§ 12-601 to 12-609 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has certified for our consideration the following question of state law:

“Where a nearby landowner seeks past, present and prospective damages for injuries to his property, measured by the diminution in its market value, from a public utility company whose operations allegedly have caused, are causing, and will cause daily air and noise pollution, is plaintiff barred by reason of Ann.…