Newsome v. City of Bastrop

BLEICH, J. (Pro Tempore )

This action for damages arises from alleged malfunctions of the City of Bastrop's sewerage system. Plaintiffs appeal a summary judgment granted in favor of the City of Bastrop and Veolia Water North America-South, LLC. We affirm.

FACTS

In 1999, Terry and Cynthia Newsome ("the Newsomes") purchased immovable property on Rose Street in Bastrop, Louisiana. Shortly after the purchase of the property, the Newsomes began to experience sewage backup in their home due to the overburdened wastewater collection system that could not contain the increased amount of water caused by…