Lott v. City of Daphne

This case involves a claim filed against the City of Daphne ("City") by the plaintiff, Wade D. Lott, for property damage allegedly caused by the City's storm drainage system. The plaintiff appeals from a judgment based on a directed verdict in favor of the City. We reverse and remand.

The plaintiff owns a parcel of property consisting of approximately five acres situated on Mobile Bay and within the city limits of Daphne, Alabama. A large natural gully known as "Mazie's Gulch" traverses property owned by a number of other parties before it crosses Lott's property and empties into Mobile Bay.…