In recent years, North Carolina has been at the center of a legal battle concerning hog farming operations and their impact on surrounding communities. Numerous lawsuits have been filed against major pork producers, with residents alleging that these farms create unbearable living conditions due to odor, pollution, and other environmental hazards. These cases highlight the ongoing conflict between agricultural industry practices and property owners’ rights under North Carolina nuisance laws. Background of the Hog Farm Lawsuits North Carolina is one of the nation’s top pork-producing states, home to thousands of industrial-scale hog farms. These farms utilize large lagoons to store … Continue reading →