SJRA Loses Plea in Harvey "Takings" Case, Attacks Expert Witness, Files Another Appeal
SJRA Loses Plea in Harvey "Takings" Case, Attacks Expert Witness, Files Another Appeal
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 05/20/2023 7:38pm
Article Summary:
SJRA loses plea in Harvey "takings" case, attacks expert witness, files another appeal to delay compensation for downstream property owners affected by the San Jacinto River Authority's actions during Hurricane Harvey. The SJRA's delaying tactics and appe
The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) has lost another appeal in the legal battle over compensation claims from downstream property owners who allege their property was unconstitutionally "taken" by the SJRA during Hurricane Harvey. The case has been ongoing since 2020 and could take years to resolve. The SJRA has filed multiple appeals and objections, including attacking the report of an expert witness, Dr. Phillip Bedient, a professor of engineering at Rice University, whose testimony could be very costly to the SJRA and the State of Texas. The SJRA is accused of delaying tactics and appeals to avoid Bedient's testimony being heard by a jury.
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Date: 05/20/2023 7:38pm
Article Summary:
SJRA loses plea in Harvey "takings" case, attacks expert witness, files another appeal to delay compensation for downstream property owners affected by the San Jacinto River Authority's actions during Hurricane Harvey. The SJRA's delaying tactics and appe
The San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) has lost another appeal in the legal battle over compensation claims from downstream property owners who allege their property was unconstitutionally "taken" by the SJRA during Hurricane Harvey. The case has been ongoing since 2020 and could take years to resolve. The SJRA has filed multiple appeals and objections, including attacking the report of an expert witness, Dr. Phillip Bedient, a professor of engineering at Rice University, whose testimony could be very costly to the SJRA and the State of Texas. The SJRA is accused of delaying tactics and appeals to avoid Bedient's testimony being heard by a jury.
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