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Michigan business floods neighbour’s basement; court cuts damages to $102,000

A Michigan business’s drainage changes sent excess rainwater onto a neighbouring property, causing years of flooding and damage to the house and garage. An appeals court revised the homeowner’s $170,000 award to $102,000, while upholding $50,000 in emotional distress damages under the nuisance claim.

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