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Hurricane Harvey Litigation Still Winding Through Courts Five Years Later

Five years after the second-most costly storm in U.S. history hit the Texas Gulf Coast, the effects of Hurricane Harvey are fresh in the greater Houston area.

Residents are still displaced awaiting repairs to their homes, and traumatic memories remain firmly implanted as much of the litigation over who will pay for the unprecedented damage is still in its early stages.

Michelle Casady

Michelle Casady is based in Houston and covers litigation and appeals — including trials, breaking news and industry trends — for The Texas Lawbook.

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