Tag: Inverse Condemnation

Although Many Policies Exclude Sewer Line Backups from Coverage, What Is A Government Entity’s Liability Under Inverse Condemnation?

Derek Chalken | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | October 7, 2019 Most homeowners are surprised to learn that almost all homeowners’ policies include exclusions for damage caused by sewage water originating outside their home. For example, if your city or county’s sewer main line backs up because of tree roots or debris and the… Continue reading Although Many Policies Exclude Sewer Line Backups from Coverage, What Is A Government Entity’s Liability Under Inverse Condemnation?

California Supreme Court Provides Rare Update on Inverse Condemnation Doctrine

Bradford B. Kuhn and Willis Hon | Nossaman | August 16, 2019 On August 15, 2019, the California Supreme Court (“Supreme Court”) issued its first inverse condemnation opinion in more than 22 years in the case City of Oroville v. Superior Court of Butte County, Case No. S243247 (“Opinion”).  In this unanimous opinion authored by Justice Cuéllar, the… Continue reading California Supreme Court Provides Rare Update on Inverse Condemnation Doctrine