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Judge Rejects Birmingham Water Board Lawsuit | Birmingham News
A federal judge in Birmingham has dismissed a lawsuit from two former water board members who challenged the state’s takeover of the utility and its rebranding as a regional entity. The court ruled their claims lacked personal harm and weren’t strong enough to override the state’s actions, despite their argument that the move violated constitutional protections. The case stems from a 2025 law restructuring the Birmingham Water Works Board, which critics say amounted to government seizure without proper process. One former board member called it corporate-style theft, while the utility’s legal…
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