Biron v. City of Redding

Opinion

BLEASE, J.

Plaintiffs Biron Family Living Trust and Philip L. and Julie M. Biron as trustees own a 12-unit apartment building in downtown Redding, California, which they purchased in 2001. In February and March 2009, their property was damaged by flooding during two separate storm events. They filed this action against defendant City of Redding (City), alleging inverse condemnation and dangerous condition of public property.

The matter was bifurcated, and tried to the court without a jury as to liability. Following plaintiffs’ presentation of evidence, City moved for judgment pursuant to…