Gdowski v. Louie
California Court of Appeal
[Opinion certified for partial publication.*]
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
VOGEL (C. S.), P. J.
Introduction
Diana Gdowski and James S. and Roella Louie own adjoining properties in a residential subdivision in Palos Verdes Estates. Following heavy rains in January 1995, Gdowski’s home was flooded and severely damaged. By a cross-complaint, Gdowski (plaintiff) sued the Louies (defendants), claiming they were responsible for her loss because their landscaping had altered the natural flow of the surface waters.
A jury trial was conducted which resulted in a defense verdict. On this appeal, plaintiff raises contentions of instructional error and improper evidentiary…
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