Gumz v. Northern States Power Co.

¶ 1. The petitioner, Northern States Power Company ("Northern States"), seeks review of a published court of appeals decision affirming a judgment of the circuit court for Marathon County entered in favor of James, Grace, Michael, and Susan Gumz.1 In this private nuisance action based on negligence, the Gumzs alleged that stray voltage from Northern States' distribution system caused damage to their dairy herd and also resulted in an invasion of and interference with the use and enjoyment of their property. After a jury trial, the circuit court entered judgment in favor of the Gumzs for…