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The Reich’s Story: Reichs VS Del City

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Del City, Oklahoma:

For Brandy Reich and her mother, Twila, what seemed like an ordinary plumbing problem soon turned into a years-long battle for answers.

Brandy Reich (right), receiving her settlement check after years of fighting.

Their home began experiencing slow-running drains, toilets that repeatedly refused to flush, and sewer backups coming from the clean-out in their backyard. As the plumbing problems continued to worsen, they hired multiple plumbers hoping to identify the source of the issue, but the problems only continued and got worse.

 Construction of a drainage ditch behind the Reichs’ property had crushed their private sewer line, preventing wastewater from flowing properly and causing the repeated sewer issues they had been living with. The damage was not the result of a defect within their home’s plumbing, but rather a sewer line that had been damaged during the drainage project.

Brandy and Twila knew they needed a professional and contacted Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers in October 2022 to investigate their claim and pursue accountability. The case required patience and persistence as they worked to obtain a solution that would not only repair the damage but also compensate them for the disruption they had endured.

After more than three years, the case reached a successful resolution. In January 2026, the City of Del City agreed to abate the nuisance, repair the Reichs’ crushed sewer line, and provide a settlement to resolve the family’s losses.

For the Reich family, the resolution meant more than fixing a sewer line—it meant finally putting an end to years of uncertainty and restoring peace of mind.

No family should have to endure sewer backups while searching for answers! If your home has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve!

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Interested in learning more about this specific case? You can access and view the public court filings for this case here:

https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=oklahoma&number=CJ-2023-5930&cmid=4244444

The Gonzalez’s Story: Gonzalez VS City of Tulsa

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Tulsa, Oklahoma:

Pastors Frazier and Iris Gonzalez have dedicated their lives to serving their congregation at Iglesia De Amor Ministerios in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their church is more than a building; it is a place of worship, fellowship, and community for many families throughout Tulsa. 

Iris and her husband Fraizier

On October 29, 2023, their beautiful church was suddenly flooded with raw sewage. 

Frazier and Iris say sewage erupted from the lower-level toilets and sinks “like a volcano”, spreading throughout the bathrooms, hallways, the kitchen, and even one of the church’s classrooms. What should have been a peaceful day of worship quickly became devastating chaos. The Church immediately called a plumbing company to determine the cause of the backup. After investigating the sewer lines, the plumbing company found that the City of Tulsa had not properly connected its pipes to the church’s sewer line, causing a backup.

The Gonzalezes contacted professional Oklahoma Sewer Lawyer Jim Buxton for help. Jim filed suit against the City of Tulsa, alleging that failures in the City’s sewer system caused a devastating backup to an innocent family ultimately retaining justice for the Gonzalez family and their church. 

For Iglesia De Amor Ministerios, this case was about more than repairing a building; it was about rebuilding a place of worship and community. A church should be a place where people can safely gather in faith, not sewage. Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers was proud to help the church pursue accountability and seek justice. 

No family should have to endure a sewer backup while searching for answers! If your home, or business has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve! 

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Interested in learning more about this specific case? You can access and view the public court filings for this case here: https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=tulsa&number=CJ-2024-2143&cmid=3697013

 

The Correa’s Story: Correa VS City of Moore

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Moore, Oklahoma:

 Alfredo and Astrid Correa were putting their children to bed on the evening of April 23, 2024, when an ordinary night suddenly turned into a nightmare.

The Correa Family

Astrid had just stepped out of the shower when she noticed water covering part of the master bedroom floor. Moments later, the family realized sewage was backing up into their home through multiple bathrooms. As Alfredo rushed to figure out what was happening, their young son got out of bed, slipped in the sewage-contaminated water, and hit his head.

The sewage quickly spread throughout portions of the home, affecting hallways, bathrooms, the master bedroom, and closet areas. The smell was overwhelming. Alfredo and Astrid spent the night trying to clean up the mess while comforting two frightened children who did not understand what was happening. To keep the sewage from spreading further, the family used towels and laundry to block the contaminated water. They even tried turning the situation into a game for their children, telling them the floor was lava so they would stay off the flooded areas. But as the night went on, the reality of the situation became impossible to ignore. The next day, the family contacted the City of Moore to report the sewer backup. Workers responded to investigate the sewer system serving the neighborhood. Utility personnel later advised them that the problem originated within the public sewer system. A remediation company was brought in to sanitize the home, remove moisture, and address contamination caused by the sewage intrusion.

The Correas were left dealing with damaged flooring, personal property losses, cleanup expenses, and the disruption that comes with having your home invaded by raw sewage. For families, a sewer backup is more than a plumbing problem. It can damage a home, destroy personal belongings, disrupt daily life, and create an unsafe living environment. The family knew they needed a professional and contacted Oklahoma Sewer Lawyer Jim Buxton to investigate the incident and pursue justice for the Correa family. 

No family should have to endure repeated sewer backups while searching for answers! If your home has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve!

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Interested in learning more about this specific case? You can access and view the public court filings for this case here:

https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=cleveland&number=CJ-2024-1574&cmid=2484696

Dalton Kerley’s Story: Kerley VS City of Bristow

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Bristow, Oklahoma: 

On the early morning of August 12, 2024, Dalton Kerley’s life was suddenly turned upside down due to a devastating sewer backup.

Dalton and his 2 dogs awoke to the strong odor of sewage throughout his home. As he stepped into the hallway, he discovered the horrifying sight of raw sewage flooding his whole house. The stench was unbearable. The sewage was leaking through his carpet floors, cabinets, and destroying his personal belongings. What began as an ordinary morning for Dalton, quickly became a nightmare due to the city’s negligence. 

The flood forced Dalton to quickly move his belongings and 2 dogs out of his home as professional crews began the lengthy and expensive cleanup process. Forcing Dalton to find new housing while also dealing with the tragedy of his house and belongings being destroyed. Dalton knew he needed a professional sewer lawyer to help him pursue justice. 

Dalton’s Flooded Living Room

Dalton’s Living Room After the Flood

Dalton contacted Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers to help investigate the sewer backup. Buxton worked to successfully uncover the truth behind the sewage backups and pursue justice for Dalton. 

No family should have to endure repeated sewer backups while searching for answers! If your home has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve!

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Interested in learning more about this specific case? You can access and view the public court filings for this case here: https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=creek&number=CJ-2025-0002&cmid=11671579

The Gallo’s Story: Gallo VS Oklahoma City

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:

When the Gallo family moved to Oklahoma City from New York, they believed they had found their dream home. The family was eager and excited to start their life in a brand new place. That was until their dream home became the site of 6 repeated raw sewage floods caused by the city in the course of just 4 years.

Gallo and her daughter

The Gallo family’s first sewer backup occurred in 2021, just months after moving halfway across the country. After each flood, the city offered a different explanation claiming it was an issue with the family’s personal plumping and not the cities. The Gallo’s followed every recommendation given by the city, paying to install back flow preventers, French drains, and repeatedly hiring plumbers. Yet between 2021 and 2024, the Gallo’s home and yard was flooded with raw sewage a total of 6 different times, with each backup becoming worse than the last one. By June of 2024, the family was at a breaking point after following every direction given by the city and spending their hard earned dollars on a problem they were not responsible for. The Gallo’s were unsure what to do next and realized they needed an experienced Oklahoma sewer lawyer to investigate who was really at fault.

The Gallo’s contacted Jim Buxton, an experienced sewer lawyer of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers to investigate the repeated sewer backups. With extensive experience handling municipal sewer backup claims, Jim Buxton worked to investigate and uncover the cause of the recurring sewage floods and pursue justice on the family’s behalf. The case was successfully resolved with an $820,000.00 settlement for the Gallo family.

No family should have to endure repeated sewer backups while searching for answers! If your home has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve!

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Interested in learning more about this specific case? You can access and view the public court filings for this case here: https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=oklahoma&number=CJ-2024-6605&cmid=4364846

 

The Moser’s Story: Moser Vs Oklahoma City

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:

Erick and Kasey Moser were raising their two young children in their Oklahoma City home when their lives were suddenly turned upside down by a devastating sewer backup.

Erick Moser and Oklahoma Sewer Lawyer Jim Buxton

In the early morning hours of June 27, 2021, Kasey stepped out of bed and into several inches of raw sewage covering the floor of their home. What initially appeared to be a plumbing problem quickly revealed itself to be far worse. Sewage had backed up through the home’s plumbing system, flooding nearly every room and damaging flooring, furniture, and many of the family’s personal belongings.

The contamination forced the Moser family to leave their home while professional crews worked to remove the sewage, sanitize the property, and begin repairs.

Records later showed that the municipal sewer line serving the neighborhood had experienced multiple operational problems in the years leading up to the incident.

The Mosers retained Oklahoma City trial lawyer Jim Buxton to investigate the sewer backup and pursue a claim against the City of Oklahoma City. After approximately four years of litigation, the parties reached a confidential settlement agreement resolving the case.

Sewer backups inside a home can cause severe property damage and create serious health risks for families. Incidents like this highlight the importance of properly maintaining and operating
municipal sewer systems that serve residential neighborhoods.

No family should have to endure repeated sewer backups while searching for answers! If your home has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve!

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Interested in learning more about this specific case? You can access and view the public court filings for this case here: https://www.oscn.net/dockets/GetCaseInformation.aspx?db=oklahoma&number=CJ-2022-5070&cmid=4129265

The Keiter’s Story: Keiter VS City of Grove

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Grove, Oklahoma:

The City of Grove is known as a peaceful lake community in Northeast Oklahoma. It sits along the shores of Grand Lake, one of the most scenic places in the state. That quiet scenery was exactly why the Keiters chose Grove for their retirement. They purchased a beautiful lake-area home and looked forward to a calm and relaxing life.

Instead, shortly after moving in, the Keiters’ home was flooded with raw, untreated sewage.

The flooding occurred because the City of Grove failed to properly maintain its sewer collection system. The sewage backup damaged the home, personal belongings, and destroyed the comfort and security the Keiters had worked a lifetime to enjoy.

The Keiters filed a tort claim with the City asking Grove to take responsibility and repair the damage caused by its sewer system. But instead of doing the right thing, the City denied their claim.

The Keiters then hired local attorney Bryce Harp, who reached out to Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers for help. Jim filed a lawsuit against the City of Grove. After fighting for answers and accountability, the case was resolved through a settlement that will allow the Keiters to repair their home and return to the peaceful retirement they planned.

For the Keiters — and for every Oklahoma family — a home is more than a building. It’s the center of their life, memories, comfort, and safety. When cities neglect their sewer systems, real people pay the price. Jim Buxton and Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers were proud to help this family get justice and hold the City accountable.

No family should have to endure repeated sewer backups while searching for answers! If your home has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve!

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Plaintiffs v. A-LIST CONSTRUCTION, INC.

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:

After four years, residents in Oklahoma City have reached a settlement with a construction company. After their homes were damaged by muddy water caused by a nearby neighborhood under construction, they were left with no help or answers from the company. The homeowners were faced with class three water damage from the water, which in some cases according to Jim Buxton, there are not many options for homeowners to recover. With the help of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers, these residents were able to settle and awarded damages.

No family should have to endure repeated sewer backups while searching for answers! If your home has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve!

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

Know The Laws: Settling A Case? What Does It Mean?

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What Does It Mean to Settle Your Case?

When your home is damaged because of someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for the losses you’ve suffered. A settlement is a legal agreement that resolves your case without the need for a trial.

In a sewer backup case, a settlement typically means the responsible party agrees to pay fair compensation for the damage caused to your home. That compensation may help cover the cost of cleaning up the sewage, repairing your home, replacing damaged belongings, reimbursing out-of-pocket expenses, and other losses resulting from the incident.

To pursue a settlement, we first investigate your claim and, when necessary, file a lawsuit on your behalf. We work to hold the responsible party accountable and negotiate for the compensation you deserve. If a fair agreement can be reached, your case is resolved through a settlement.

If the responsible party refuses to offer fair compensation, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial and present it before a judge or jury.

No family should have to endure repeated sewer backups while searching for answers! If your home has been flooded by the negligence and failing infrastructure of the city, Jim Buxton of Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is here to help you. Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers is committed to helping families all across Oklahoma get the justice they deserve!

Has your home been flooded by sewage? Are you seeking answers and justice? Contact the Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today! 

Office Phone: (405)-604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com

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Know The Laws: How Much Is Your Case Worth?

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How Much Is a Sewer Backup Case Really Worth?

One of the first questions homeowners ask after experiencing a sewer backup is, “How much is my case really worth?” “Is it even worth going to trial?” Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Every sewer backup claim is unique, and the value of a case depends on the specific facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. The extent of the property damage, the cause of the sewer backup, and the losses suffered by the homeowner all play a role in determining the potential value of a claim.

Factors That May Affect the Value of a Sewer Backup Case:

Several factors may influence the value of a sewer backup claim, including:

  • The extent of damage to your home
  • Damage to furniture and personal belongings
  • Cleanup, restoration, and repair costs
  • Temporary housing or hotel expenses
  • Whether the sewer backup was caused by a municipal sewer system
  • The strength of the evidence supporting your claim
  • The legal claims available under Oklahoma law

No two sewer backup cases are exactly alike, which is why every claim should be evaluated on its own merits.

Every Case Deserves a Thorough Evaluation:

Determining the value of a sewer backup claim requires more than simply adding up repair estimates. It often involves investigating what caused the sewer backup, reviewing documentation, evaluating the damages sustained, and determining what compensation may be available under Oklahoma law.

At Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers, attorney Jim Buxton has represented homeowners in municipal sewer backup cases throughout Oklahoma for more than a decade. Our team carefully investigates every case, gathers the necessary evidence, and works to ensure that every category of recoverable damages is properly evaluated.

What If the City Refuses to Pay?

Not every sewer backup claim is resolved through settlement. In some cases, a municipality or its insurance company may dispute liability or disagree about the value of a claim.

When that happens, our attorneys are prepared to pursue the next steps available under Oklahoma law. While many cases are resolved through negotiation, others require litigation so that the facts can be presented and the value of the claim determined through the legal process.

Speak With Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers

If your home has been damaged by a municipal sewer backup, understanding the potential value of your claim begins with understanding your legal rights. Every case is different, and an experienced attorney can help evaluate the circumstances of your loss and explain what compensation may be available.

Contact Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your legal options, and how much your case could be worth! 

Office: (405) 604-5577

Email: oksewerlawyers@gmail.com