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Highlands Flood Lawsuit Exposes Drainage Failures | Wilmington News
Six Highlands subdivision homeowners are suing Boiling Spring Lakes and two developers over years of catastrophic flooding caused by a faulty stormwater system, with damage worsened by recent storms. One couple, who bought their home last summer, say their street flooded entirely — despite being told they were outside a flood zone. They’ve filed for bankruptcy after tens of thousands in damages. Others, like Emily Peat, face ongoing repairs and live in fear of future floods. This isn’t the first legal battle — a prior developer lawsuit was settled with a maintenance plan, but residents say it…
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