  Army Corps of Engineers Liable for Katrina DamageA US federal judge has ruled that the US Army Corps of Engineers was negligent in its failure to maintain the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, a key navigational channel, and that this contributed to the flooding that devastated New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. About 80% of New Orleans was flooded and more than 1,800 people lost their lives in the 2005 storm. The judge awarded several plaintiffs from the Lower 9th Ward and St. Bernard Parish damages totaling $720,000, and his ruling could set a precedent that may help other victims seeking compensation. More ... Discuss |