Larew v. Monongahela Power Co.

Susan and D. Keith Larew appeal a summary judgment order of the Circuit Court of Preston County dismissing their suit against Monongahela Power Company and Asplundh Tree Expert Company, which alleged that the appellees illegally and unreasonably trimmed the Larews’ trees under a utility easement. The appellees maintain that “reasonableness” is not an issue because the determination of the tree trimming rests solely with the appellees. Because there are genuine issues of material fact concerning the reasonableness of the tree trimming, we reverse the circuit court and remand for additional…