Harris County, Texas

Water Code violations, Negligence, Trespass, Nuisance.  Fence between neighbors alleged to impound water.

 January 2007

• Lead Counsel at trial for defendant Summit Fence South.
• Defended insured fence-building contractor in claims by homeowner that fence construction and placement caused significant water flooding and damage to neighboring property.

Lowest settlement demand $130,000.

Trial result.  Defense judgment: take nothing on all actions (Water Code violations, negligence, trespass, nuisance).