Butkus v. Putting Greens International Corp.

Smith, Judge.

Michael and Barbara Butkus brought suit against Putting Greens International Corporation (PGI) and Michael Stone to recover for damage caused to their property during Stone’s attempt to install a putting green in their back yard. The trial court granted PGI’s motion for summary judgment, from which the Butkuses appeal.

Michael Butkus (hereinafter referred to as “Butkus”) testified on his deposition that he read in the Atlanta newspaper about a home putting green with an artificial surface. The newspaper stated that the surface material was manufactured by PGI, and it referred to…