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A Michigan civil trial began Jan. 12, 2026, over state negligence in the 2020 Edenville and Sanford dam failures that caused massive flooding and $200 million in damages.
A civil trial began January 12, 2026, in Michigan’s Court of Claims over the 2020 Edenville and Sanford dam failures, which caused catastrophic flooding, destroyed about 2,500 homes, displaced 10,000 people, and caused $200 million in damages.
Plaintiffs, representing thousands of residents and businesses, allege the state failed in its duty to ensure dam safety, arguing it allowed dangerous water levels in Wixom Lake despite knowing the aging dams were unprepared for extreme floods.
They claim state officials downplayed risks and did not act, seeking accountability through a claim of inverse condemnation.
The state denies liability, asserting it lacked operational control and that prior rulings held the private dam owner responsible.
The bench trial, expected to last two to three weeks, will determine if state negligence contributed to the disaster, with a potential second phase to assess damages if liability is found.
Un juicio civil de Michigan comenzó el 12 de enero de 2026, por negligencia estatal en las fallas de las presas de Edenville y Sanford en 2020 que causaron inundaciones masivas y daños por $ 200 millones.