Locklin v. City of Lafayette
Supreme Court of California
867 P.2d 724 (1994)
Relevant factsFree
Harry Locklin (plaintiff), whose property bordered Reliez Creek, suffered landslide damage he attributed to the City of Lafayette's (defendant) alleged failure to properly maintain its storm drainage system, and sued for the resulting property damage.
IssueFree
Whether a lower landowner seeking damages from an upper landowner's alteration of natural surface water discharge must prove the upper owner acted unreasonably.