Addicks-Barker Litigation Update
Addicks-Barker Litigation Update
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 12/09/2024 5:54pm
Article Summary:
"Addicks-Barker Litigation Update: Testimony Concludes in Latest Appeal of Lawsuits Arising from Hurricane Harvey"
Testimony concluded in the latest appeal of the Addicks-Barker lawsuits stemming from Hurricane Harvey, with residents alleging that the Army Corps' management of reservoir gates contributed to flooding. The downstream trial began in October 2024, focusing on whether the gates were opened in an emergency and the impact of keeping them closed. Plaintiffs are set to submit their post-trial brief in January 2025, with closing arguments scheduled for March.
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Date: 12/09/2024 5:54pm
Article Summary:
"Addicks-Barker Litigation Update: Testimony Concludes in Latest Appeal of Lawsuits Arising from Hurricane Harvey"
Testimony concluded in the latest appeal of the Addicks-Barker lawsuits stemming from Hurricane Harvey, with residents alleging that the Army Corps' management of reservoir gates contributed to flooding. The downstream trial began in October 2024, focusing on whether the gates were opened in an emergency and the impact of keeping them closed. Plaintiffs are set to submit their post-trial brief in January 2025, with closing arguments scheduled for March.
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