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Parties Confer on Damages After Ruling in Katrina Flood Lawsuit

Days after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. government bears responsibility for hurricane-related flooding blamed on a now-closed shipping channel, attorneys in the case were preparing to discuss damages. A Wednesday afternoon closed-door conference was scheduled by Judge Susan …

Ruling in Post-Katrina Flooding Suit Expected in Early May

A decade-old lawsuit seeking damages from the U.S. government over flooding from Hurricane Katrina and other storms is moving closer to resolution, and a judge’s latest filing indicates that at least some damages will be ordered. Judge Susan Braden of …

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Wins Appeal in Flood Responsibility Lawsuit

The Michigan appeals court has ruled in favor of Ann Arbor and dismissed a lawsuit that tested the responsibility of local governments during severe flooding. The court overturned a decision by a Washtenaw County judge, saying it could have created …