Case Study
A small utility company was charged with destroying a well that competed with the water utilities
– Case Description
A small utility company was charged with destroying a well that competed with the water utilities, allegedly trespassing on the property in order to cement the well in. The utility company offered a $250,000 settlement which the plaintiff refused. Venue: Harris County, Texas.
Final Result
The jury found that the utility company had destroyed a bad well with harmful mistreated water, and therefore their actions were justified.