Landslide Threatens San Antonio Homes - Improper Retaining Wall Alleged Cause
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A landslide alleged to have been caused by improper construction of a retaining wall is threatening homes in the Rivermist subdivision of San Antonio. Evacuations have been ordered as a precaution for many residents in the area.
Affected residents may have the right to seek legal compensation for damages. If your home has been affected by the landslides, or if you have been evacuated as a precaution, please contact our San Antonio law firm now at 210-525-9222 or complete the form on this page. A free evaluation of your potential legal claim is available by meeting with an attorney in our San Antonio office.
"The developer of a San Antonio neighborhood where a landslide threatens about a dozen homes concedes it lacked a permit for a nearly 1,000-foot long retaining wall that began crumbling Sunday.
Lauren Darnell of Centex Homes says the wall was built according to industry standards, but the builder didn't have a permit for its construction. He said Tuesday an earlier wall in the same location was torn down and rebuilt because of drainage issues in 2007."
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
The evacuation was ordered for up to 91 homes at one point though many of those residents have been allowed to return home. Engineers are working to shore up and stabilize the retaining wall. City officials announced they are hiring an independent structural engineer to evaluate whether homes are safe to return to.
"Pulte's engineers continue to investigate the cause of the landslide, but San Antonio Planning Director Roderick Sanchez said improper construction of the nearly 1,000-foot long vertical retaining wall and improper compacting of the fill dirt on the home sites caused the slide. The builder, Centex Homes, had no city permit to build the retaining wall."
Source: Houston Chronicle
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