Robert G. Brill, Cheryl Linn Brill vs. Jessica E. Gerling, Luke Allen Gerling


Case Name:Robert G. Brill, Cheryl Linn Brill vs. Jessica E. Gerling, Luke Allen Gerling
Case Number:LALA005845
Date of Trial:07/21/2025
Venue:
Des Moines County
Casetype/Claims:Negligent construction

Judge:Clinton Boddicker

Plaintiff's Counsel:Frederic HayerDefendant's Counsel:Megan Merritt and Emily Lavery

Verdict:For Defendant

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Statement of Case:
In this case Plaintiffs, Robert and Cheryl Brill, have asserted claims against the Defendants, Luke and Jessica Gerling, based on nuisance, trespass, negligence, increase in water discharge, and breach of restrictive covenants, following the Gerlings’ purchase and development of real estate to the west of the Brills’ property.

Injuries alleged:As a result of construction of the Gerlings’ home, the Brills allege water from the Gerlings’ property now discharges onto the Brills’ property.

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