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Lawsuit: Rhode Island couple dumped manure near outdoor wedding venue

September 15, 2016 12:00 am • Last Updated: September 15, 2016 6:24 am

EXETER, R.I. (AP) — The owner of a Rhode Island farm has filed a lawsuit against his neighbors alleging that the couple dumped a large pile of manure near his property hours before he hosted an outdoor wedding.

WJAR-TV reports Gerald Zarrella filed the suit against James and Diane Lynch on Wednesday in Washington Superior Court.

In the lawsuit, Zarella claims the Lynches dumped raw chicken waste close to the site of the nuptials on his 32-acre farm in Exeter last Friday. He says wedding guests and vendors were overcome by the odor and some even became physically ill.

Zarella alleges his neighbors are upset that he's been hosting commercial events on his property and the dumping was retaliation.

Attempts to reach James and Diane Lynch for comment were not returned.

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