Thank you everyone for the response :)
On Mar 17, 2026, at 10:59 PM, Kenneth Cooperstein <ksc@cooperstein.us> wrote:
If the "line tree" was healthy, it is force majeure and each neighbor pays his own cleanup. If it was sick, I believe each is 50% liable. Insurance could help.
Kenneth Cooperstein (Sent via Galaxy S25)
From: Jasleen Kaur via Ilaw <ilaw@listserv.ilawinc.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 7:22:17 PM To: Veronica Escobar <vescobar@veronicaescobarlaw.com>; Jasleen Kaur <j.kaurlawpllc@gmail.com> Cc: ilaw@listserv.ilawinc.com <ilaw@listserv.ilawinc.com> Subject: [Ilaw] Case law for Tree Fall during Storm
Hi,
Looking for some legal advice on a situation for a client.
A tree from my clients property during the storm last night fell from the roots half on their property and neighbors property. The tree damaged the neighbors fence and retaining wall. The fence is and retaining wall are on the neighbors property and don’t connect to my clients property. Who is responsible to repair the neighbors fence and possible retaining wall if that was damaged from the tree?
Is someone available to talk who is familiar with this area of law?
Thanks
Jasleen Kaur