- Jurisdiction
- Virginia
We just found out that our main sewer line was clogged and damaged by the roots of the tree owned by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) as the tree from the easement (between the sidewalk and the road) and it's roots broke through my sewer line. When I found out the tree was causing the problem, I called VDOT and they came for inspection of the tree and cut the tree; however, when I filed a claim against VDOT for the damages it caused (since I had to repair my main sewer line), they responded saying, they did not find any negligence on VDOT's side; therefore, declined my claim. I had simply claimed for the charges I had paid to plumber to replace that damaged piece of the main sewer line. I still believe that VDOT's property caused damaged to my property and cost me those charges, therefore, VDOT should be responsible for those charges.
Any legal advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Any legal advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!