A federal judge in New Orleans ruled Friday that a groundbreaking civil lawsuit brought by homeowners who suffered damages during Hurricane Katrina could go forward against the Army Corps of Engineers.
The government has estimated that damages in the suit could be the largest in United States history, reaching as much as $100 billion.
Beyond the six plaintiffs in the case, more than 400,000 claims have been filed against the government that would have to be dealt with if the plaintiffs win.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/21/us/21suit.html