[maxdog]

I used t have a tree in my back yard that was leaning at a 45 degree angle because of the way the local energy cut it for the last 15 years. They kept trimming one side because that is where the wires were and the tree kept leaning the other way. 3 years ago after the last trim I complained that because of what they did my house was in danger. The tree was probably 70 feet tall and it was only 60 feet from my house. At first the trimming company said I would have to take that up with the energy company because they just followed their instructions. When I pointed out that "I was just following instructions" would not give them protection from liability if the house was damaged (or people were hurt) they called me back two days later and said they would cut the tree down free of charge. I hated that tree and had gotten quotes of $2k to cut it down so I gladly accepted their offer.