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The High Court held that the Water Resources Act 1991 compensation scheme did not exclude a negligence claim over flood damage caused during culvert works.
Hall v Environment Agency [2017] EWHC 1309 (TCC) (31 May 2017)
The High Court held that a negligence claim over flooding damage could proceed, finding the Water Resources Act 1991 compensation scheme was not exclusive on these facts.
199 Knightsbridge Development Ltd v WSP UK Ltd [2014] EWHC 43 (TCC) (28 February 2014)
Professional negligence claim over flooding at 199 Knightsbridge failed on causation, despite the court finding WSP should have foreseen surge risks in the water system.
Vernon Knight Associates v Cornwall Council [2013] EWCA Civ 950 (30 July 2013)
The Court of Appeal upheld liability against Cornwall Council for flood damage caused by blocked roadside drains, finding the council failed to apply reasonable maintenance measures.
Freemans Plc v Park Street Properties (Lincoln) Ltd. & Ors [2002] EWHC 477 (TCC) (26 March 2002)
High Court decision on flooding damage from a blocked railway culvert, considering statutory maintenance duties, contractual arrangements, and nuisance liability.
Baxall Securities Ltd. & Anor v Sheard Walshaw Partnership & Ors [2002] EWCA Civ 9 (22 January 2002)
Court of Appeal held architects were not liable for flood damage caused by a roof gutter defect that competent surveyors should have discovered.
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