Confidential
Settlement – $490,000Judge
Court
Santa Barbara Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Kevin M. McCormick
(Lowthorp, Richards)
Experts
Plaintiff
Frank Weirich
(technical)
Sharon Steele
(technical)
Defendant
Warren Reeder
(technical)
Joel Michaelsen
(technical)
Craig Steward
(technical)
Facts
Plaintiffs' house flooded on Feb. 3, 1998 during a heavy rainstorm, when road culvert
downstream backed up. Flood waters were over 4 feet deep inside the house.
Damages
The plaintiffs claimed damage to their real property, diminution in value of their real property, housing expenses and emotional distress.
Other Information
<m>A mediation was held on July 1, 1999, before William R. Peck, of Judicate West, resulting in the above contributions and The City of Solvang receiving plaintiff's real property via quit-claim deed.</m>
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