City of Gainesville v. Jack Waldrip

Bethel, Judge.

Jack Waldrip and his company, Washington Corner, LLC, (together, "Waldrip") filed this action against the city of Gainesville for damages resulting from the flooding of Waldrip's property. The action asserted claims for nuisance, trespass, and the taking of the property through per se and inverse condemnation. The city sought summary judgment. The trial court granted the motion in part, awarding summary judgment to the city on Waldrip's claims for damages from flooding that occurred in 2008 and for the diminution in the fair market value of the property. The trial court…