Alger v. State

OPINION

Sommer, J.

The claims before us are for damage to crops in Geneseo Township, Henry County, due to flooding allegedly caused by the negligence of the State.

Lucille Alger and Jerry Rodgers are claiming a loss of the entire soybean crop on 24 acres. Robert Geiger and Willard Nelson are claiming a loss of the entire hybrid seed com crop on 20.53 acres.

All Claimants allege that the flooded areas were unable to drain because culvert No. 29 under the Hennepin Canal Parkway was blocked with debris. The general flow of water in the area was northerly into culvert No. 29 under the Hennepin Canal,…