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Richard Krier v. Hartford Farmer's Elevator
Date: 04-17-2015
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Court: District Court, Minnehana County, South Dakota
Plaintiff's Attorney: Mike Bornitz
Defendant's Attorney: Lisa Prostrollo
Description:
Sioux Falls, SD - Richard Krier sued the Hartford, South Dakota Farmer's Elevator on a negligence theory claiming that the Defendant killed trees that he planted on his property by pelting fields of herbicide resistant crops to the north and west of his property with a Round-Up-style weed killer in June of 2010. He claimed that 200 ponderosa pine trees along the edge of his property were killed.
Defendant denied fault and claimed that the trees died as a result of "saturated soil."
Defendant denied fault and claimed that the trees died as a result of "saturated soil."
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $159,070.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Richard Krier v. Hartford Farmer's Elevator?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $159,070.
Which court heard Richard Krier v. Hartford Farmer's Elevator?
This case was heard in District Court, Minnehana County, South Dakota, SD.
Who were the attorneys in Richard Krier v. Hartford Farmer's Elevator?
Plaintiff's attorney: Mike Bornitz. Defendant's attorney: Lisa Prostrollo.
When was Richard Krier v. Hartford Farmer's Elevator decided?
This case was decided on April 17, 2015.