Illinois law leaves Chicago homeowner with repair bills after flooding
ROUND LAKE BEACH , Ill. – Many of the underground pipes that bring water into Illinois homes are getting old.More and more aging water mains will need to be replaced, which means more and more opportunities for the nightmare scenario CBS 2 came across.Things are more cozy at Marnia Chapai's house, but it hasn't felt like home in a while.'I can't do the little parties that we used to do here for the girls,' Chapai said.
'Something called 'tort immunity' often prevents local governments from being sued by residents when a municipal project goes awry.'Round Lake Beach is not exclusive in terms of using this protection,' Milan said.Even if there was negligence, Milan said Illinois' Tort Immunity Act says a village doesn't need to pay residents a dime.So, why does such a law exist?'You want your government to be taking actions to improve the community around you,' Milan said.
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