Family Settles Suit With City of Orlando
May 23, 2001
Two years after filing suit against the city of Orlando, James and Susan Gober settled the claim revolving around a faulty sewer line under their former home. The Boyleston Street home's sewer line runs directly underneath the house. The Gobers claim it was frequently out of service, causing their toilets and bathtubs to back up, and odorous fumes to be released.
Recently, the city purchased the home from the Gobers for $228,000. This settlement requires the city to pay an additional $150,000 to the family. The original lawsuit sought $500,000 in punitive damages and other incidentals relating to health problems the family suffered because of the fumes.
The city is planning to repair the house and remove the sewer line from beneath it. In addition, the Department of Environmental Protection is concerned about the leak and is supervising the city's actions.
-- Article Courtesy of InjuryBoard.com
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