- Case Date: December 19, 2016 - Plaintiff: Sam Warren - Defendant: Mr. Gluppe - Financial Award: $505,354.53 in damages, along with pre- and post-judgment interest, and costs. Key Points: 1. Water Issues and Odors: - Sam Warren had comfortably lived in his bungalow from 2005 to 2015. - In 2016, he had noticed water pooling and foul odors originating from Mr. Gluppe's property. - Water samples had shown the presence of E. coli and Coliforms. 2. Failed Remediation: - Mr. Warren had discussed the issue with Mr. Gluppe in 2016. - Mr. Gluppe had acknowledged the problem but hadn't been able to afford to fix it. - The Frontenac County Planning Department had intervened, but the remediation efforts had failed. - Pooling water had persisted as of January 2023. 3. Structural Collapse: - Mr. Warren had claimed that pooling water had undermined his home's foundation, leading to its structural collapse. - He had filed a nuisance action against Mr. Gluppe on December 19, 2016. - The trial had occurred in September 2023. 4. Court's Ruling: - The court had found Mr. Gluppe liable in three ways: strict liability, negligence, and nuisance. - Mr. Gluppe's failures had led to water pooling, compromising Mr. Warren's foundation, and resulting in his home's collapse. - Mr. Warren had been awarded $505,354.53 in damages, along with interest and costs.