Timothy Cerny of Maryland proposed building a pool in his backyard. This angered neighbor David Elliott and launched a seven-year feud between the two neighbors. Thirteen criminal cases, two civil lawsuits, more than 100 police visits and 13 peace orders later, the feud is still ongoing.
The feud has gotten so expensive that a judge even suggested the county buy one of the homes to end it.
“They’re the modern day Hatfields and McCoys,” said Howard County Police Capt. Kevin Burnett.
Feuds like this may sound wild, but they’re not unusual. Take actor Jim Belushi, for example, whose feud with his neighbor of 19 years (actress Julie Newmar) resulted in a $4-million lawsuit accusing her of harassment, defamation and vandalism (which was later settled through mediation).
“Feuds are very serious, neighbors especially, I mean, it’s tough because, you know, it’s your land! But I mean, think about it, all over the world, they’re all fighting over what? Land, you know,” Belushi told ABC News’ 20/20.
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