A Jefferson County, Missouri, jury unanimously found in favor of Meg Fowler and Peter Houser’s client in a case of drainage issues on a property.

Plaintiff alleged that the client had cleared more trees during construction than originally proposed and should have built a detention basin, creating a dangerous condition. Fowler and Houser were able to show that the building on the property had been built in accordance with plans approved by the county. They also pointed out that the flooding issues that occurred happened two years after construction was completed, were consequences of a 100- to 200-year storm event, and resulted in other properties within a mile or two of the site calling 9-1-1 for water rescue, including properties uphill from both the plaintiff’s and client’s properties.

Fowler, a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office, focuses her practice on trials involving multiple issues, including the defense of insurance coverage, product liability, personal injury, professional liability, and transportation matters. She has been named to the lists of Best Lawyers in America and Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers.

Peter Houser, an associate in the firm’s St. Louis office, focuses his practice on the defense of civil litigation matters, including premises liability, automobile accidents, and personal injury. Prior to joining HeplerBroom, he was an Assistant Attorney General with the Missouri Attorney General’s office.