Robert G. Brill, Cheryl Linn Brill vs. Jessica E. Gerling, Luke Allen Gerling
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| 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 |
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| Casetype/Claims: | Negligent construction |
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| Judge: | Clinton Boddicker |
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| Plaintiff's Counsel: | Frederic Hayer |  | Defendant's Counsel: | Megan Merritt and Emily Lavery |
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| 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. |
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| 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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| Official Jury Verdict Form: |
verdict forms.pdf |
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Documents of interest:
(when available) | jury instructions.pdf |
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