Water Damage from Back Up in Sewer Excluded

 Homeowners brought an action against the city, the homeowners' insurer, and sewer maintenance companies seeking declaratory relief and compensatory damages after sewage backed up in the homeowners' basement. This case is Iozzi v. City of Cranston, 2012 WL 2588509.

 The month of October 2005 saw more rain than any single month in Rhode Island history. At that time, the Iozzis owned a home in Cranston and the excessive rain overwhelmed the sewer system servicing the home. This caused water and sewage to back up into the basement, resulting in extensive damage to the home and personal property.

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