Miller-Lagro v. Northern States Power Co.

OPINION

STRINGER, Justice.

When Heidi Miller-Lagro and Kent Lagro returned to their home in Medicine Lake on the afternoon on October 21, 1992, they were shocked to discover that Northern States Power Company and Asplundh Tree Company had cut down several trees that were located on the city right-of-way between their lot and the paved roadway. Legal proceedings ensued, and we now consider whether and under what circumstances a private landowner may recover from a public utility for the removal of trees located on abutting public property. We conclude that the Lagros have standing under the…