JCM Farming Sued Balloon Companies

In California, a highly secretive company called JCM Farming owns an 80-acre olive farm surrounded by unusually high walls and guarded by armed security personnel. The property attracted attention from hot-air balloon operators who regularly flew over the area and questioned why an olive farm required such extensive security. In 2011, JCM Farming filed lawsuits against several balloon pilots and ballooning companies, arguing that the flights invaded the privacy of people on the property. The legal battle proved costly, and reports indicate that several balloon operators went out of business as a result.

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