Stephen,a private individual,intends to bring a public nuisance claim against a textiles plant because its runoff is destroying the natural habitat of the local river's beaver population.Which of the following will permit Stephen to bring a valid claim?
A) Stephen is the leading aquatic biodiversity scientist in the state.
B) Stephen traps the beavers for a living.
C) The state owns the textile plant.
D) The runoff has caused substantial damage to Stephen's property.
E) The governor owns the textiles plant.

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A valid claim for Stephen would be that the runoff has also caused substantial damage to his property. Public nuisance claims may be brought only by a public official, not private individuals, unless the latter have suffered some special damage to their property as a result of the public nuisance. A public nuisance is one arising from some use of land that causes inconvenience or damage to the public.

Stephen,a Private Individual,intends to Bring a Public Nuisance Claim Against