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Laois flooding claim settled
Summary
In a High Court case, Mr. Chris Mahon and his wife Shelia Mahon sued Laois County Council for flood damage to their Clonaheen home caused by works on a culvert beneath the road. The floods occurred in August 2008 and November 2014. The Mahons alleged the council was negligent, claiming the culvert was defective and that the council failed to repair it, leading to two extensive floods that destroyed their property. The council denied negligence, attributing the floods to record rainfall and suggesting the Mahons' own alterations contributed. After negotiations, the parties settled: the council will carry out voluntary flood relief works within 12 weeks, and the case may be struck out. No further settlement details were disclosed. The judge welcomed the settlement and the preventive measures agreed.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Laois flooding claim settled. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 2008 Incident
- November 2014 Incident
- 2017-02-08 Publication
Case subjects
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Places mentioned
- High Court
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