Highway Expansion Project Leads to Contamination for Nearby Homeowners
Source: https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/
The insured was a state turnpike commission. The turnpike was undergoing a highway expansion project and throughout the course of the project rainwater runoff diverted to property owners, allegedly causing sediment and debris to damage to natural spring water. In addition, the pumping of fly ash and grout into abandoned coal mines to provide adequate foundations for bridge support resulted in well water contamination. As a result, multiple claims involving nearby homeowners were filed against the state turnpike commission. Read more.