McLaughlin v. Watts

Landowners Robert and Theresa McLaughlin (“the McLaughlins”) claim that development of an adjacent lot has damaged their property and continues to pose a serious danger. The McLaughlins seek damages and injunctive relief against the trus*276tees of Fonzi Realty Trust, defendants William and Robert Fonzi (“the Fonzis”), and defendants William and Marguerite Watts (“the Wattses”), who own the adjacent land. The Fonzis and the Wattses have separately moved for summary judgment.

After hearing, the court grants summary judgment in favor of the Watts on plaintiffs’ strict liability claim. The court also…