Chris Pine Ordered to Be Deposed in Legal Dispute with Neighbor Over Invasive Tree Roots

Mar. 15, 2025

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Chris Pinehas been ordered to appear for a deposition in an ongoing legal dispute with his neighbor.

In 2022, Yu, whose property shares a boundary with the actor’s Los Angeles home, accused Pine of installing “numerous” trees, whose encroachment caused problems for her.

“Ficus Benjamina are known to have extremely invasive root systems,” Yu’s lawsuit stated.

The suit continued, “Through action or inaction, Defendants have unreasonably, negligently, or intentionally caused or allowed the root systems of the Hill Oak Property trees which were planted on the boundary line between the properties and encroach upon the Yu Property, causing substantial and ongoing damage to the Yu Property, including cracking of walls and substantial damages to the plumbing and pipes, pool, pool deck, and other areas of in or around the Yu Property, creating an unreasonably unsafe condition, and interfering with Plaintiff’s use and enjoyment of the Yu property.”

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The filing says that Yu’s counsel has “made every effort” to accommodate Pine’s lawyer’s schedules.

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In a response filed on Oct. 7, Pine said his lead attorney, Thomas Brown, needed time to finish a separate six-to-eight-week trial in San Diego and had “limited availability” to attend depositions for his case.

“There is no consideration for Mr. Pine’s availability and indignation after Mr. Pine objects,” the filing said.

The case between Pine and Yu is ongoing.

source: people.com