Public Nuisance Cases Are Usually Brought Against a Polluter By

question 268

Multiple Choice

Public nuisance cases are usually brought against a polluter by:

• A) an injured person seeking damages for unreasonable interference with her land
• B) a consumer group, suing under a citizen suit provision in the law
• C) the city attorney or other similar public official in the community's name
• D) the federal government under the direction of either the EPA or the Interior Department
• E) a federal prosecutor since the defendant's activities are criminal in nature

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Definitions:

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Risk of Illness

The probability or chance that an individual will develop a disease or health condition over a certain period.

Environmental Stressors

External factors or conditions in the environment that can cause stress, such as noise, pollution, or extreme temperatures.

Physiological Reaction

A bodily response to a stimulus, which could be anything from an emotional event to a physical touch.