Edwardsville, Ill., Nov. 13, 2019 – The Gori Law Firm, specifically attorneys Randy Gori and Chris Layloff, filed a lawsuit on Nov. 12, 2019, alleging that the Metro East Sanitary District (MESD) was negligent in its responsibilities to keep water and sewage out of residents’ homes that resulted on Aug. 12, 2019.
“We rely on government services like MESD to keep our homes safe,” said Randy Gori, founding partner of The Gori Law Firm. “The flooding that occurred on August 12th was devastating to so many people. The collapse of foundation walls and mold damage can cause permanent and life-threatening injuries. If MESD is found to be liable, it will affirm my personal belief that the leadership at MESD has failed our community.”
On Aug. 12, 2019, a rainstorm and alleged negligence by MESD caused hundreds of homes, cars and businesses to become inundated with flood waters and sewage.
“There are several attorneys and staff, including myself, who all grew up in Granite City. Those injured are our families, neighbors, and friends,” said Chris Layloff, partner at The Gori Law Firm. “What happened is truly tragic – a generation’s worth of savings wiped out because of what we allege was negligent conduct on behalf of the leadership of MESD. We aren’t talking about damp carpet in the corner of a basement. Our clients had water up to the floor joists. Six, even eight feet of water. One client’s whole foundation wall collapsed.”
Those injured are encouraged to call 618-659-9833 to speak with someone from The Gori Law Firm.
