The firm represented plaintiff homeowners whose property became inundated with muddy runoff from an adjacent construction project. The Firm sued the developers of the adjacent property for trespass and nuisance on the theory that construction of a luxury housing development permanently altered the natural pattern of surface water drainage onto plaintiffs’ property. The runoff resulted in pollution of plaintiffs’ pond and other property damage, as well as loss of enjoyment of the property. The developer filed a cross-complaint against the general contractor and subcontractors who performed work on the project. The parties reached a settlement which compensated plaintiffs for out-of-pocket repair costs, attorneys’ fees, past and future stress, and required the developer to install drainage improvements to prevent future unacceptable run-off problems.
Counsel: Louis J. Blum