NBC 7 recently reported how over 700 people have sued the City of San Diego, claiming it neglected to maintain Chollas Creek before the historic January rainfall, which exacerbated devastating flooding. The lawsuit filed by Domenic Martini, Counsel of Singleton Schreiber, alleges the city was aware of the flooding risk but failed to perform necessary maintenance, redirecting funds to less urgent projects instead. Plaintiffs, including those who suffered significant damage and wrongful deaths, seek over $200 million in damages and urge the city to implement a proper maintenance plan to prevent future flooding.
Martini states, "the city failed to take routine, practical maintenance plans and actually keep these channels clean in a way that would protect the folks of South San Diego."
A status hearing is scheduled for October 11th, 2024.
