McDowell County Grand Jury Delayed as Flooding Shuts Down Courts in Welch

Welch, W.Va. — A grand jury session in McDowell County, initially set for this Tuesday, has been delayed due to severe flooding that struck the area over recent days, according to local authorities. The floods, which particularly affected the City of Welch, have also led to the closure of all court activities scheduled for the same day, with exceptions only for emergencies. Brittney Puckett, the Prosecuting Attorney for McDowell County, informed the public of these changes late Monday, emphasizing the disruption caused by the natural disaster. As communities begin assessing the damage, the legal proceedings … Read more

$21 Million Settlement Achieved in Interstate 12 Barrier Flooding Case

BATON ROUGE, La. — A $21 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over flooding caused by inadequate median barriers on Interstate 12. The agreement will benefit scores of motorists who encountered perilous waters during a 2016 incident, which sparked widespread concern and prompted legal action. In August 2016, a deluge of nearly 20 inches of rain in parts of Louisiana led to catastrophic flooding. Particularly hard-hit was a section of Interstate 12, a major east-west route in the state. Victims of the flood asserted that the concrete barriers along the highway were improperly … Read more

Legal Battle Unfolds as Victims of Mid-Michigan Flooding Seek Justice in Groundbreaking Mass Tort Lawsuit

Lansing, Mich. – In response to the devastating floods that hit Mid-Michigan in May 2020, a mass tort lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the countless victims who suffered immense losses. This legal action seeks to address the widespread damage and hardship caused by the historic flooding when two dams, Edenville and Sanford, failed, unleashing torrents of water and causing significant destruction to properties and infrastructure. The lawsuit has been brought against the state of Michigan, the dam owners, and other parties deemed responsible for the maintenance and safety of the structures. Legal professionals … Read more

Injustice Underway: Texas Family’s Battle Against Land Flooding Heads to U.S. Supreme Court, Could Impact Constitutional Rights

WINNIE, Texas — A long-standing battle over property rights in Southeast Texas has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. On January 16, 2024, Richie Devillier and his legal team will make their way to Washington to present their case. Devillier, a resident of Winnie, asserts that the rebuilding of I-10 has caused significant issues on his family’s land, which has been in their possession for four generations. According to Devillier, his family never had any problems with flooding until the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began the reconstruction of I-10. He claims that 900 acres of … Read more