City sues school over water main break that led to Bellevue landslide, home demolition

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The City of Bellevue has sued a private school over a January 2022 water main pipe break that led a neighboring house to slide off its foundation and caused millions of dollars worth of damage.

The lawsuit was filed in King County Superior Court this week against Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. The school is the property owner where the water main pipe was located and originally installed, the city said.

The city, citing an examination of the site, alleges large amounts of fill were placed on top of the pipe over the years adding “significant weight and pressure.” The pipe separated at a joint, according to the city, which ultimately led to the landslide.

In the lawsuit, the city is seeking to recover the costs of demolishing the home in the Somerset neighborhood and cleanup of the area.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/city-sues-school-over-water-main-break-that-led-to-bellevue-landslide-home-demolition/ar-AA16k95b

[yankee87]

1. I never saw this coming

I’m surprised and somewhat stunned at this lawsuit. The only time I saw this was when drivers were responsible for property damage. I like to see this happen when it’s going after the wealthy.

[RainCaster]

2. Delay tactic

It was the city that did all the inspections and engineering for that pipe.