Mitigation

Judge Upholds Dismissal of Boulder Flood Mitigation Lawsuit, Residents Prepare Supreme Court Appeal

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Boulder, Colorado – A decision by a Boulder County District Court judge has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the City of Boulder’s financing methods for the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project, a move that residents claim undermines their legal standing. In an order issued on August 25, District Court Judge Michael Kotlarczyk rejected assertions from the activist group Save South Boulder, which argued that the city erroneously classified a stormwater and flood fee as a non-tax under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). The group contended that the fee was misapplied to … Read more

Boulder Residents Challenge City’s Flood Mitigation Funding Plan in Controversial Lawsuit

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Boulder, Colorado — A group of local residents has filed a lawsuit against the city over its plans for financing the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project. This is the latest effort to halt the controversial proposal to construct a spillway and detention pond at the CU South site, a plan that has been under consideration for decades. The lawsuit, submitted on April 2, claims that the city is barred under Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) from using water utility fees to fund the project. Plaintiffs argue that these fees should be classified as … Read more

Avon Lake Braces for Tripled Population During Spectacular Solar Eclipse, Implements Traffic Mitigation Plan

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Avon Lake, Ohio – In anticipation of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, Avon Lake is preparing for a dramatic increase in population. With its current population standing at 25,206 according to the 2020 U.S. Census, the city is expecting a massive influx of visitors during this celestial event. Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Director, Erin Fach, predicts that the number of people in the city could triple on eclipse day. Not only will these additional visitors bring excitement and wonder, but they will also bring extra traffic. Avon Lake’s law enforcement is diligently … Read more

Lender Faces $5 Million Lawsuit Over Recent Data Breach, Alleged Lack of Disclosure and Mitigation Assistance

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Rochester, New York – Premium Mortgage Corp., a lender based in Rochester, is facing another class action lawsuit after a data breach exposed sensitive client information. The breach, which occurred over the summer, compromised the names and Social Security numbers of 10,835 clients. Now, one of the affected consumers, Toni Hyde, has filed a complaint against the company, seeking at least $5 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that Premium Mortgage’s disclosure regarding the breach was not specific enough to adequately assist affected individuals in mitigating the harm caused by the incident. Hyde claims that … Read more