Detroit to pay water damage claims of $11 million to 800 residents #DetroitNews

Detroit Free Press - Months after two severe storms flooded basements on Detroit's east side, the city's water department has decided to pay the claims of all residents who aren't suing it. Hundreds of homes were damaged during flooding on July 8, which resulted in many basements flooded with smelly, brown water. Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Director Gary Brown told the Detroit Free Press that the department plans to settle with 800 people who filed claims and haven't sued. The department expects to spend

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