Nielson v. King County

This action was instituted by Eugene R. Nielson and his wife against King County and its county engineer to recover $150 damages 1 to their real property (owned by them and on which they reside), allegedly caused by an obstruction to the natural flow of Clough Creek. Plaintiffs Nielson further seek a court order enjoining defendants to remove the unlawful obstruction they maintain in the watercourse as described in the complaint, on the theory that it constitutes a nuisance.

It is alleged in the complaint in paragraphs 2 and 6 as follows:

2. Defendant County unlawfully maintains an obstruction…