Shandell v. City of Compton
Plaintiff and appellant Irene Shandell filed a complaint against defendant and respondent City of Compton (the City) on September 5, 2006, alleging three causes of action for property damage caused by general negligence. The complaint alleged that Shandell bought her house in the City in 1985. The City had permitted development of the house in 1984-1985. In 1984, the City, or others working for the City, installed water mains, pipes, and sewers under Shandells home. In 2005, Shandell noticed damage to her home due to water from the water main or sewer pipe under her home. The home suffered damage to walls, the patio, a barbeque, the garage, and a bathroom. Under the compulsion of section 472c, subdivision (a) and case law interpreting that section, we reverse on the basis that Shandell is entitled to amend her complaint. The judgment is reversed.
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