A legal battle is brewing over the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s turf removal program, with a judge issuing a temporary restraining order that pauses grass removal mandates in select communities.
Judge Anna Albertson signed off on a short-term change to the restraining order Tuesday after a three-hour hearing, putting new restrictions in place for up to 14 days. The order currently affects only communities named in the lawsuit, including areas in east Las Vegas, Summerlin and Green Valley Ranch in Henderson.
Southern Nevada Water Authority heads to court over grass removal
But that could change as attorneys actively seek more plaintiffs to join the complaint.
“Yes, I am thinking about seriously joining it,” one resident said when asked by attorneys in the courtroom…