San Diego Residents Face New Legal Battle as City Blames Flood Victims for Historic Deluge
SAN DIEGO – Seventeen months after devastating floods swept through Southcrest, the neighborhood’s stormwater culverts stand completely dry, starkly contrasting the chaos of January 22, 2024. Residents are now grappling with the aftermath as more than 50 lawsuits involving over 1,500 plaintiffs accuse the city of failing to manage drainage systems effectively. The flooding left many locals with significant losses that disrupted their lives. Evan Walker, an attorney representing around 600 flood victims, highlighted ongoing legal fallout. “Two of my clients are now named in separate counterclaims by the city,” he said, expressing disbelief at … Read more