Man who owned liriodendron undermined by builder who took roots in trespass settled before litigation. Total of HIS negotiated Cost of Cure: Removal expense plus 5 small hardwoods installed on border.

Consultant's take on this settlement: man was intimidated by builder and decided not to fight. He lost a huge asset and got almost nothing in return. Builders now more likely than ever to trash the next guys' trees.

We win some and we(I) lose too many.