Click v. Rand
Published: Nov. 8, 2001 | Result Date: Oct. 11, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 01035165 Verdict – $220,000
Judge
Court
Santa Barbara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Frank Weirich
(technical)
Thomas A. Evans
(Alston & Bird LLP )
(technical)
Defendant
Glenn C. Hawks
(technical)
Ronald F. Carducci
(technical)
Facts
The defendant was engaged in grading and vegetation removal activities on his uphill property. This work was
undertaken on a continuing basis from 1996. The plaintiff contended that the defendantÆs grading and
vegetation removal activities changed the natural flow of surface waters on his property which resulted in
damage to the plaintiffÆs access road.
The defendant contended that the road was damaged due to poor construction and lack
of general maintenance and not through any activities of the defendant.
Settlement Discussions
The plaintiff made a demand of $350,000. The defendant submitted a C.C.P. Section 998 offer of $50,000.
Other Information
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Deliberation
two days
Poll
12-0 (liability), 9-3 (damages)
Length
five days
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