Federal Court Finds Government Liable for Houston Harvey Flood Damage
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A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. government is liable for flood damages to homes upstream of the Addicks and Barker dams during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, citing awareness of inadequate dam protection and the flooding of private lands, potentially paving the way for further claims against the government.
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