Appellate Court Dismisses Homeowners' Claims in SJRA Takings Case
Appellate Court Dismisses Homeowners' Claims in SJRA Takings Case
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 11/30/2024 12:31pm
Article Summary:
"Appellate Court Dismisses Homeowners' Claims in SJRA Takings Case Due to Speed of Floodwaters Argument"
The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas dismissed homeowners' claims in the SJRA Takings Case on November 26, 2024, which arose from Hurricane Harvey flood damage. The appellate court judges based much of their ruling on the speed of floodwaters released by the San Jacinto River Authority from Lake Conroe, ultimately concluding that the homeowners did not provide enough evidence to support their claims of property damage. Despite concerns about the accuracy of the speed estimate of the floodwaters, the court ruled in favor of the SJRA.
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Date: 11/30/2024 12:31pm
Article Summary:
"Appellate Court Dismisses Homeowners' Claims in SJRA Takings Case Due to Speed of Floodwaters Argument"
The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas dismissed homeowners' claims in the SJRA Takings Case on November 26, 2024, which arose from Hurricane Harvey flood damage. The appellate court judges based much of their ruling on the speed of floodwaters released by the San Jacinto River Authority from Lake Conroe, ultimately concluding that the homeowners did not provide enough evidence to support their claims of property damage. Despite concerns about the accuracy of the speed estimate of the floodwaters, the court ruled in favor of the SJRA.
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