Biggers v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance

WYNN, Judge.

Plaintiff Nellie Biggers sued defendants John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and John Hancock Properties, Inc. (hereinafter “John Hancock”) and defendant City of Charlotte for flood damages to her home caused by the sudden overflowing of the creek behind her property on 16 June 1992. She alleged that John Hancock negligently permitted debris to clog storm water drains located throughout the parking area of its apartment complex, causing substantial amounts of water to back up and flood the parking area. As to the City of Charlotte, she alleged that in response to a request…