Opinion ID: 2047301
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 16

Heading: Has Spear T Stated Claim Under Restatement?

Text: Having adopted the Restatement approach, we next consider whether Spear T has stated a claim upon which relief can be granted. Our review of Spear T's complaint shows that it did allege  although not precisely  that the appellees' withdraw of ground water has directly and substantially affected Pumpkin Creek. However, although Spear T alleged that it has suffered harm, it did not allege that the appellees have unreasonably caused that harm. Thus, Spear T has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. We determine, however, that Spear T should be allowed to amend its complaint. Leave to amend should be granted liberally when justice so requires. Frey v. City of Herculaneum, 44 F.3d 667 (8th Cir.1995). Accordingly, we determine that the district court erred when it dismissed Spear T's complaint with prejudice for failure to state a claim.