Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois
city drainage issues
if the village i live in fails to fix and maintain its storm drains and this causes flooding in one area of town,is the city liable for the damages this flooding causes?
Asked on 7/07/08, 8:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Nicholas Chrisos
Nicholas G. Chrisos Attorney at Law
Re: city drainage issues
This is really not a real estate question, so I'm not an expert here. However, I do know it's usually difficult to sue the government. I believe you need to show willful and wanton conduct, a higher standard than mere negligence.
Answered on 7/08/08, 11:17 am
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