Alexander v. McKnight

Summary

The California Court of Appeal held that plaintiffs could not recover prospective diminution-in-value damages based on neighborhood nuisances that had been ordered abated, because such an award would result in double recovery. The court reduced the damages award from $28,000 to $4,000 while preserving the plaintiffs' disclosure obligation concerning neighborhood noise problems or other nuisances. The case was remanded for consideration of any properly supported emotional-distress damages.