Erie County Health Dept. mistakenly sues Sandusky couple

Someone forgot to tell Erie County officials that Harley and Melinda Frazier arent a nuisance after all.

The countys health department and the prosecutors office filed a lawsuit against the Fraziers March 9, demanding the couple abandon the septic tank at their South Campbell Street home in favor of a sewer line connection.

While the lawsuit repeatedly refers to the Fraziers as a nuisance, it would appear the lawsuit is the hen-pecker in this case. Records from Erie Countys environmental services department show the Fraziers hooked up to a sewer system months ago.

The hookup passed inspection Sept. 20.

Thursday afternoon, Melinda walked out onto the front porch of her home and pointed to a mound of dirt running through the front yard. It was one of the telltale signs a sewer line had been installed.

Obviously, they made a mistake, she said, referring to the countys suit.

Melinda, who stays at home caring for her handicapped son, said her husband made some calls as soon as they discovered they were being sued.

Erie County assistant prosecutor Jason Hinners, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the health department, said Thursday the lawsuit will be dismissed.

It must be a mistake, health commissioner Peter Schade said. We were probably never notified that they put the line in. We dont go out every month to check. Its probably poor communication.

The Fraziers live in the 5100 block of S. Campbell St. Pointing down the street toward homes south of Bogart Road, Melinda said everyone on the street is being asked to tie into the sewer line, although some of her neighbors are still fighting it.

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Erie County Health Dept. mistakenly sues Sandusky couple