The US Supreme Court unanimously rules that Texas landowners flooded by a state highway project can pursue compensation under the Takings Clause.
The US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favor of Texas landowners who were flooded by a state highway project, allowing them to pursue compensation claims under the US Constitution's Takings Clause. The case, involving a highway project causing widespread flooding in Texas, saw the median barrier acting as a low-head dam, retaining rainwater on the highway instead of allowing it to drain southwards into the Gulf of Mexico. The Supreme Court's decision allows the landowners to move forward with their suits as they seek compensation for their losses.
April 16, 2024
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