Harvey v. Metropolitan Utilities District

This action was brought pursuant to the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act. Bobbie J. Harvey and Roberta H. Harvey asserted negligence on the part of Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha (MUD), relying on the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. The Douglas County District Court found that MUD’s negligence was the proximate cause of explosions and a fire at the Harveys’ residence and that MUD’s negligence caused the Harveys’ loss of real and personal property. MUD appeals.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

A district court’s factual findings in a case brought under the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims Act…