Alison Crane and Melissa Wood Obtain Defense Verdict in Dispute Over Water Intrusion

Alison M. Crane and Melissa Wood of Bledsoe, Diestel, Treppa & Crane LLP, in San Francisco, obtained a defense verdict for their client in Marin County Superior Court, the Honorable Stephen P. Freccero presiding.

Plaintiff alleged causes of action for negligence, nuisance and trespass against defendant property owners stemming from alleged water intrusion into a garage on Plaintiff’s property. Plaintiff alleged modifications of a driveway adjacent to the garage caused water to enter her property.

Plaintiff sought several hundred thousand dollars in damages. Plaintiff did not accept a 998 offer which was issued prior to trial. The jury returned a complete defense verdict.