I. M. v. District of Columbia

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND JUDGMENT

FLANNERY, District Judge.

This civil action is a non-jury suit for property damage sustained by the plaintiff caused by the alleged negligence of the defendant due to a broken water main which resulted in the plaintiff’s basement being flooded, causing extensive damage to the plaintiff’s business establishment, i. e., fixtures, furniture and stock of goods. The issues of liability and damages have been bifurcated, the court having received evidence only on the issue of liability.

The plaintiff is a Delaware corporation transacting business in the District of…