Richmond Residents Sue City Over Noise Pollution from FireworksRichmond Residents Sue City Over Noise Pollution from Fireworks Richmond, CA – A group of residents has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that noise pollution from fireworks has become unbearable and is causing serious harm to their health and well-being. The plaintiffs claim that the city has failed to adequately regulate fireworks, leading to a proliferation of illegal use and excessive noise levels. They further argue that the city’s current fireworks ordinance is too lenient and does not do enough to protect residents from noise pollution. According to the complaint, the residents have suffered from a range of adverse effects due to the noise pollution, including sleep deprivation, anxiety, stress, and hearing damage. They also say that the noise has disrupted their daily activities, making it difficult to work, study, and relax in their own homes. The lawsuit alleges that the city has been negligent in its duty to protect residents from noise pollution and has failed to take reasonable steps to mitigate the problem. The residents are seeking a court order requiring the city to adopt stricter fireworks regulations, including a ban on the sale and use of certain types of fireworks and a limit on the hours when fireworks can be used. The city has not yet filed a response to the lawsuit. However, in a statement, the city manager said that the city “takes noise pollution seriously” and is “committed to working with the community to find solutions that address both public safety and quality of life concerns.” The lawsuit is the latest in a growing number of legal challenges to fireworks regulations across the country. In recent years, several cities and towns have enacted bans or restrictions on fireworks, citing concerns about noise pollution, fire hazards, and injuries. If successful, the Richmond lawsuit could set a precedent for other communities seeking to address the issue of noise pollution from fireworks.