A retired paralegal in Florida has started legal action against an obnoxious "Boom Car" driver in a bid to quiet his music and get monetary damages.
St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) November 22, 2004 -- Judy Ellis has joined other anti-noise activists across the country in trying to restore peace and quiet to their neighborhoods. She has filed a civil lawsuit against 18-year-old Ryan Jennings, for playing his boom car in her neighborhood. By taking legal action against boomers who ruin neighbors rights to peace and quiet in their own homes, Ellis hopes to set a precedent and give hope to everyone suffering from this abuse.
"Boomers" disturb millions of people every day and they get away with it because of public apathy and police who do not enforce local noise ordinances. A typical boom car has multiple subwoofers and amplifiers which produce powerful bass that can be heard and felt heard a block away. Boom car enthusiasts say that they like to feel the music. And they spend several thousand dollars on their stereo systems so others can feel it too.
Most people experience this boom car nuisance only while stopped at a red light. However for an increasing number of citizens, the problem has become a major disturbance that makes it impossible to sleep, enjoy a meal, sit outdoors, read a book, watch television or enjoy your own music.
The largest manufacturers of boom car equipment include Sony, Pioneer and JBL. Sony uses the brand name X-Plod with the slogan "Disturb the peace". Pioneer Electronics slogan is "Disturb, Defy, Disrupt, Ignite". JBL uses the line, "either we love bass, or hate your neighbors." One of the largest retailers of car audio equipment is Crutchfield. These companies are well aware of the negative environmental impact their products have, but they consider it their right to continue making and selling it.
Lawsuit Information
Case Number 04-8116-CI-19
Pinellas County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit, FLA).
Judith S. Ellis v. Ryan Jennings
Filed 11/16/2004
Richard Tur
NoiseOFF: The Citizens Coalition Against Noise Pollution
http://www.NoiseOFF.org
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