A LOS ANGELES judge has tentatively given the green light for a negligence and trespass lawsuit filed against Leonardo DiCaprio by two Hollywood Hills neighbors to move forward in court.

Judge Tricia Ann Bigelow announced in court Thursday that she was leaning toward denying a motion to strike the case filed by DiCaprio’s lawyers.

The case, which has twice been held up after the judge demanded more facts to support the claims, was first filed last May by Ronald and Joan Linclau.

They allege that a basketball court DiCaprio built on his estate back in 2004 destabilized their adjacent plot, notably the wall supporting their swimming pool. They also say that several plants were removed from their premises without their knowledge and that DiCaprio himself refused to acknowledge their requests to halt construction.

The duo are seeking US$250,000 in damages in the complaint.

DiCaprio filed a cross complaint in January against the contractor he hired to construct the hoops court.

(SD-Agencies)