Supreme Court of Iowa December 23, 1998, 96-2291 (Goodman v. City of Le Claire)

LAVORATO, Justice.

The city of Le Claire, Iowa appeals from an adverse jury verdict rendered in favor of Gary A. Goodman, d/b/a Goodman Construction. Goodman alleged that the city was negligent in excavating dirt and waste material on his property, declaring the same a nuisance, removing both the dirt and waste material from his property, and charging him costs for doing so.