Mark Vagts, Joan Vagts, Andrew Vagts, and Vagts Dairy, LLC v. Northern Natural Gas


Case Name:Mark Vagts, Joan Vagts, Andrew Vagts, and Vagts Dairy, LLC v. Northern Natural Gas
Case Number:LACV055970
Date of Trial:01/30/2023
Venue:
Fayette County
Casetype/Claims:Nuisance

Judge:David Nelmark

Plaintiff's Counsel:Andrew F. Van Der Maaten and Scott Lawrence Defendant's Counsel:Bret A. Dublinske and Brant M. Leonard

Verdict:For Plaintiffs - $4,750,000
Loss of Use and Enjoyment of Land $500,000
Economic Damages after March 12, 2016 $3,000,000
Personal Inconvenience $1,250,000
TOTAL $4,750,000

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
In this case Plaintiffs claim that Defendant created a legal nuisance on Vagts’ farm, and that the nuisance caused them damages. Defendant denies it created a nuisance.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Vagt Verdict.pdfVagt Verdict.pdf

Documents of interest:
(when available)
Vagt Jury Instructions.pdfVagt Jury Instructions.pdf

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