What is this post-Harvey lawsuit about? The Harris County Flood Control District’s and City of Houston’s handling of “controlled release” of water from the county’s Addicks and Barker reservoirs on August 28, 2017
Who are the plaintiffs/class of plaintiffs? Residential property owners and commercial property owners
What’s the taking of land that is involved? The flooding led to a taking of properties by flooding.
What damages does the suit seek?
- Recovery for the repair costs to such properties
- Diminution in value of the properties
- Lost income or business income to the properties’ owners
- Any consequential loss of the flooding.