Jivelekas v. City of Worland

The plaintiffs charge that damage to their home was caused from a sewer backup which occurred as a result of the defendant-citys negligent planning, construction and maintenance of its sewer line. Plaintiffs ask money damages and injunctive relief to compel the city "to take necessary steps to replace the sewer line." Additionally, the plaintiffs-appellants rely upon the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur to supply evidence of defendants failure to exercise due care.