Omar lives in the vicinity of a coal refinery. The pollutants from the refinery deposit a coat of soot on everything in the surrounding areas. In order to regulate the pollution from the refinery, Omar can file an action based on .

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Omar can file an action based on nuisance, which is a type of tort law that involves unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of someone's land or property. The pollution from the coal refinery is impacting the quality of life for residents in the area, and therefore constitutes a nuisance.

Omar Lives in the Vicinity of a Coal Refinery