On Wednesday, US District Court Judge Stanwood R. Duval ruled that the US Army Corps of Engineers committed “gross negligence” in failing to maintain the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet.
This negligence on the part of the Corps led to the levees failing and the massive flooding during Hurricane Katrina.
The New York Times reported that the decision by the court awarded over $700,000 to a small group of plaintiffs. However, the ruling could open the door for individuals and businesses as well as local governments going after billions.
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