Thersa and Sheyanne’s Story: Midwest City Family Receives Settlement After Devastating Sewage Backup

Midwest City, Oklahoma:

On August 11, 2024, what started as a horrible smell quickly turned into a nightmare for Midwest City resident Sheyanne Banta. Sewage began backing up into her shower. It overflowed around her toilet, then spread into the hallway and beneath the flooring.

Sheyanne contacted her grandmother and homeowner, Thersa Ridinger, who immediately came to assess the damage and contacted the City of Midwest City. City employees eventually cleared a blockage in the main sewer line, but the damage had already been done.

The sewage contamination was so severe that the home required professional cleaning, sanitation, and reconstruction. Sheyanne and her dog, George, left their home for approximately three months while repairs were completed.

The sewer line serving the property had a long history of blockages caused by tree roots and grease. Our clients maintained that the City’s failure to perform proper preventative maintenance contributed to the sewage backup and extensive damage to their home.

After 19 months of litigation, Oklahoma Sewer Lawyers successfully negotiated a settlement with the City of Midwest City that more than covered the cost of restoring the home and compensated our clients for the nuisance, disruption, and inconvenience they experienced.

For Thersa and Sheyanne, this settlement meant more than financial compensation. It meant finally being able to move forward after months of displacement, property damage, and uncertainty.

We are proud to have helped this family obtain the compensation they deserved.

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

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