La Jolla Residents Still Displaced Two Years After Devastating Sinkhole, New Lawsuit Challenges City and Contractors

SAN DIEGO — Two years have elapsed since a massive sinkhole emerged next to a condominium complex in La Jolla, displacing all its residents. As the painful anniversary of this disruptive event is marked, a fresh lawsuit has been lodged. Both the City of San Diego and the involved contractor, Orion Construction Corporation, are accused of negligent behavior leading to this incident. Initial reports indicate significant earth movement, with surveys revealing a shift of at least seven inches following the collapse. This has raised serious concerns about the structural integrity and future safety of the … Read more

South Dakota Judge Dismisses Lawsuit from Hideaway Hills Residents Over Sinkhole Crisis

RAPID CITY, S.D. — In a significant legal ruling, a South Dakota judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed by residents of the Hideaway Hills development, who discovered their homes were built over an abandoned gypsum mine after a large sinkhole appeared in April 2020. Fourth Circuit Court Judge Eric Strawn ruled against the homeowners, leading their attorney to vow an appeal. The collapse not only endangered residents but also underscored substantial risks to hundreds of homes in the neighborhood, elevating fears of further ground failures. Lawyers for the homeowners had sought to hold the … Read more