Chris Pine's Hollywood Hills neighbor has claimed the actor is barking up the wrong trees. As TMZ Pine and music attorney Helen Yu are reportedly embroiled in a legal battle over her ficus trees, which she claims are causing destruction to her property.
According to TMZ, Yu claimed in legal documents that Pine has planted more than a dozen ficus trees. Pine trees have allegedly encroached on Yu's property to such an extent that concrete has been uprooted and damage has been caused to the foundation of his home.
It is worth noting that Ficus benjamina are known for their potentially destructive roots. in a 1993 reportthe U.S. Forest Service wrote that the tree's roots “grow rapidly,” with a propensity to “invade yards, grow under, and lift sidewalks, patios, and driveways.”
Yu originally filed a lawsuit against Pine in 2022, but the two sides quickly turned to mediation. However, the conflict escalated when Pine alleged that Yu's fence was encroaching on his property.
While Yu originally sought a $267,000 settlement and claims she was willing to give him $75,000 in return, the attorney is now seeking more than $500,000 in total. This includes $346,000 to cover repair costs and $225,000 in damages for emotional distress.
Pine recently starred in Disney's animated musical. Want and is preparing for the release of his directorial debut, pool manscheduled to hit theaters on May 10.
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