A class action lawsuit by residents who faced heavy flooding twice in two years claims the cities of Montreal and Dollard-des-Ormeaux were negligent in not installing measures to prevent its reoccurrence. Legal and economic experts say the question of who’s responsible and to what extent, combined with the difficulty of proving cities could prevent damage from what used to be considered a 1,000-year storm, will make it difficult for residents to win.
Legal Experts Weigh in on Quebec Lawsuit Over Municipal Flood Prevention
