The 82-year-old radiologist Lewis Bruggeman is refusing to leave his $15.9 million Dana Point, California, estate, which is at risk of crumbling into the ocean owing to extensive storm-caused cliffside erosion. Bruggeman refuses to leave his home despite life-threatening conditions. According to the NY Post, he said the house is structurally sound and not in danger of collapsing. City officials also assessed the residence and found no structural issues.

"A $16M California mansion owner refuses to leave his home, which is about to crumble into the ocean. The cliffside was undermined by a storm, but 82-year-old Lewis Bruggeman believes his house is "fine" and won't fall into the ocean. "The house is safe and won't be red-tagged. Dana Point homeowner: The city agrees the house has no severe structural issues. The National Weather Service predicts more rain and mudslides in LA next week "Trending Politics co-owner Collin Rugg said on X.

According to The Times, Bruggeman's son, Kurt Bruggeman, stated their surrounding properties were secure and that his family was not home during the landslip.

The recent cliffside erosion has left Bruggeman's 10,000-square-foot estate hanging off the cliff, and more rain and mudslides raise fears about its stability. According to Mirror, experts say the properties are safe but need considerable fortification to prevent future storms and collapse.