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A federal court ruled the U.S. government liable for flood damage near Houston’s dams during Hurricane Harvey due to inadequate warnings.
A federal appeals court has ruled the U.S. government is liable for flood damage to homes upstream of Houston’s Addicks and Barker dams during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, finding the Army Corps of Engineers failed to adequately warn residents despite knowing the dams posed risks.
The decision, based on a lawsuit by affected homeowners, establishes that federal agencies can be held responsible for foreseeable harm from dam operations during extreme weather.
The ruling supports claims for compensation and may influence future liability cases involving federal infrastructure and disaster response.
The government may appeal the decision.
Un tribunal federal dictaminó que el gobierno de los Estados Unidos es responsable por los daños causados por las inundaciones cerca de las presas de Houston durante el huracán Harvey debido a advertencias inadecuadas.