Woman Who Sued Neighbor Over Marijuana Odor Wins As Judge Rules Pot Smell Creates A Private Nuisance

Back in January, Ippolito-Shepherd who has been living in the residential DC neighborhood of Cleveland Park for 30 years sued her neighbor over cannabis odor, claiming it created a nuisance. The 76-year-old said the offending aroma affected her sleep and everyday life.

The woman didn’t go straight for the lawsuit, she first tried asking her neighbor to stop smoking in the apartment, then she tried asking the landlord to evict the smoker, but nothing seemed to work. The court however sympathized with her troubles and ruled in her favor.

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