Legal Question in Civil Litigation in South Carolina
Storm Drain/Municipality Liability?
Municipailty informed of clogged storm drain, repairs attempted by
Municipality, admission that drain does not meet code and
inadequate (lacking proper 1'' per 1' angle) admission drain
responsibility of municipality despite having been built by the
developer many years prior...permission ganted by neighbors to
dig, replace pipe. No action. Subsequent rains cause flooding as
drain inadequate. Damages less than $10K. Legal argument for
municipality liability? Acceptance of responsibility when first
notified? Assurance ''cleaned'' pip would be adequate? Thanks!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Storm Drain/Municipality Liability?
It would be a lot easier if you used complete sentences. Its really hard to follow what happened, where the pipes are, on who's land, city's or private, whether there is a PUD in place with responsibilites, covenants, what the damages amount to, who has been damaged, etc. This is one of those questions that should be posed to an attorney face to face or on the phone so that all of his/her questions can be answered. Good luck.
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