Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Virginia

On April 16th, 2011 the countys sewer system backed up into my house. Both the toliet and bath tub were over flowing. I had about 8 inches of sewer back up in my house. The county came by on that Saturday and gave me and my neighbors (the back up effected 3 houses on my street, myself and my neighbors on both sides of me), the county also woke me up at 1:30am to come inside and take pictures.
The esitmated damage/lose to my house was $28,000.00, it is about the same for my neighbors.
Now after an investigation the county is saying they are not liable. They had proper connections, they also said they had government immunity.
My house has never flooded before, and this is not my fault. Also, the Water Authority in my county (Roanoke, VA) is a private contrator and is not county owned.
Do I have a case that I can bring against the Water Authority?

Asked on 5/23/11, 10:13 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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You should consult with a local attorney who handles real

property law and municipal government matters in the Roanoke area for an answer to this question (in my opinion).

(If the county is claiming immunity, the claim, if valid, would also likely

extend to the private contractor providing the water for the county--also

my opinion.)

Answered on 6/09/11, 6:55 am

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