In the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, a civil case has been filed by plaintiff Nakia Norwood against defendant Marie Luciano. The lawsuit revolves around property damage allegedly caused by trees from the defendant's property encroaching on the plaintiff's land. The court case ID is not provided in the document and the date is marked as June 19, 2023.
The plaintiff, represented by attorney Janell S. Foster from Law Office of Janell S. Foster, alleges that multiple trees and tree roots from Luciano's property overhang and encroach upon her property by thirty feet. According to the complaint, these trees are in a dangerous and unfit condition due to cicadas eating them up which could cause them to fall at any time. Additionally, wildlife animals climbing these trees have intermittently gained access to Norwood’s property and destroyed personal property.
The damages incurred include harm to Norwood's alleyway and drainage system. There is also a potential fire hazard posed by an emergency generator in use during celebrations with a barbecue and firepit in Norwood's yard. Furthermore, the local Fire Department identified a risk that the trees will catch on fire when the firepit is lit due to their overhang. Other issues raised include obstruction of view and sunlight, clogging of Norwood’s pool system due to tree debris, and fear of break-ins facilitated by the encroaching trees.
Norwood seeks judgment for damages caused by Luciano's alleged negligence in maintaining her trees which resulted in significant harm to Norwood's property. She also demands remediation of the condition causing these issues.