Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Residents sue over flooded property - al.com

Residents sue over flooded property - al.com: "GULF SHORES — A group of property owners has sued the city, alleging that road work and an ill-designed drainage system have caused their homes north of the city's schools to flood.

The suit was filed Dec. 15 in Baldwin County Circuit by 19 individuals, some of whom appear to be related, and one corporate entity, GNG Properties. The lawyer for those parties, Buddy Brackin, declined to discuss the suit.

In addition to Gulf Shores, the suit names Alabama Department of Transportation Director Joseph McInnes, engineering firm Volkert and Associates and Cahoon Spence Development Inc."