Overview
- Chris Pine is embroiled in a legal dispute with his neighbor, Helen Yu, over the roots of ficus trees damaging her property in the Hollywood Hills.
- Initially filed in 2022, the lawsuit has escalated with Yu now seeking over $346,000 for property damages and an additional $225,000 for emotional distress.
- The conflict began when Yu alleged that Pine's ficus trees were encroaching on her property, leading to significant damage to her yard and home's foundation.
- Mediation efforts have failed, leading to increased tensions and demands, with the total compensation sought now exceeding $571,000.
- Pine's representatives have yet to respond to the latest developments in the lawsuit.